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What Is the Minimum Wage in Romania in 2026?

The minimum wage in Romania in 2026 is 3,86 EUR per hour, 670 EUR per month, and 8040 EUR per year before taxes. Salariul minim brut (converted to EUR).

Hourly Rate
3,86 EUR
per hour
Monthly Gross
670 EUR
per month
Annual Gross
8040 EUR
per year
bolt Röviden
  • Hourly rate: 3,86 EUR (Jan 2026)
  • Monthly / Annual: 670 EUR / 8040 EUR gross
  • Salariul minim brut (converted to EUR)

Key Facts

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Hourly
3,86 EUR
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Monthly
670 EUR
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Annual
8040 EUR
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Last Update
Jan 2026
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Net Monthly (est.)
~503 EUR
savings
Net Annual (est.)
~6030 EUR

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

🇱🇺 Luxemburg
2571 EUR
🇳🇱 Hollandia
2300 EUR
🇩🇪 Németország
2220 EUR
🇮🇪 Írország
2200 EUR
🇧🇪 Belgium
2030 EUR
🇦🇹 Ausztria
1890 EUR
🇫🇷 Franciaország
1767 EUR
🇪🇸 Spanyolország
1323 EUR
🇵🇱 Lengyelország
890 EUR
🇵🇹 Portugália
870 EUR

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

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What is the minimum wage in Romania in 2026?

The minimum wage in Romania is 3,86 EUR/hour, 670 EUR/month, and 8040 EUR/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 EUR 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 8040 EUR (12 months x 670 EUR). After taxes and social contributions (estimated at ~25%), the net take-home is approximately 6030 EUR.

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 EUR. See the historical timeline above for the full progression.

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

At 670 EUR/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.