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Minimum Wage 2026

What Is the Minimum Wage in Romania in 2026?

The minimum wage in Romania in 2026 is €3.86 per hour, €670 per month, and €8,040 per year before taxes. Salariul minim brut (converted to EUR).

Hourly Rate
€3.86
per hour
Monthly Gross
€670
per month
Annual Gross
€8,040
per year
bolt TL;DR
  • Hourly rate: €3.86 (Jan 2026)
  • Monthly / Annual: €670 / €8,040 gross
  • Salariul minim brut (converted to EUR)

Key Facts

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Hourly
€3.86
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Monthly
€670
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Annual
€8,040
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Last Update
Jan 2026
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Net Monthly (est.)
~€503
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Net Annual (est.)
~€6,030

Net estimates assume ~25% effective tax and social contribution rate. Actual amounts vary by personal situation.

Historical Minimum Wage Increases

2019 €2.27/hour
2022 €2.86/hour
2024 €3.36/hour
2026 €3.86/hour Current

EU Minimum Wage Ranking

At €670/month, Romania's minimum wage ranks #null among EU countries with a statutory minimum.

🇱🇺 Luxembourg
€2,571
🇳🇱 Netherlands
€2,300
🇩🇪 Germany
€2,220
🇮🇪 Ireland
€2,200
🇧🇪 Belgium
€2,030
🇦🇹 Austria
€1,890
🇫🇷 France
€1,767
🇪🇸 Spain
€1,323
🇵🇱 Poland
€890
🇵🇹 Portugal
€870

Countries without a statutory minimum (Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland) are not included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum wage in Romania in 2026?

The minimum wage in Romania is €3.86/hour, €670/month, and €8,040/year gross in 2026. Salariul minim brut (converted to EUR).

How much is the minimum wage per hour in Romania?

The hourly minimum wage in Romania is €3.86 as of Jan 2026. This is the gross statutory minimum before taxes and social contributions.

What is the annual minimum wage in Romania?

The annual gross minimum wage in Romania is €8,040 (12 months x €670). After taxes and social contributions (estimated at ~25%), the net take-home is approximately €6,030.

How has the minimum wage in Romania changed over the years?

The minimum wage in Romania has seen steady increases. The most recent increase was in Jan 2026, bringing the hourly rate to €3.86. See the historical timeline above for the full progression.

How does Romania's minimum wage compare to other EU countries?

At €670/month, Romania's minimum wage ranks in Europe. Luxembourg has the highest statutory minimum at €2,571/month, while Poland has one of the lowest at €890/month.