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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 Lyhyesti
  • 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 €
savings
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.

🇱🇺 Luxemburg
2 571 €
🇳🇱 Alankomaat
2 300 €
🇩🇪 Saksa
2 220 €
🇮🇪 Irlanti
2 200 €
🇧🇪 Belgia
2 030 €
🇦🇹 Itävalta
1 890 €
🇫🇷 Ranska
1 767 €
🇪🇸 Espanja
1 323 €
🇵🇱 Puola
890 €
🇵🇹 Portugali
870 €

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

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Usein kysytyt kysymykset

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.