Minimum hourly wage to €14.40 as of July 1, 2025
11 April 2025
The amounts of the Minimum Wage and Minimum Holiday Allowance Act are adjusted semi-annually. As of July 1, 2025, the minimum hourly wage for someone aged 21 or older will be €14.40. For those under 21, amounts derived from the statutory minimum hourly wage apply.
|
Age |
Graduation |
Per hour |
|---|---|---|
|
21 year and older |
100,0% |
€ 14,40 |
|
20 year |
80,0% |
€ 11,52 |
|
19 year |
60,0% |
€ 8,64 |
|
18 year |
50,0% |
€ 7,20 |
|
17 year |
39,5% |
€ 5,69 |
|
16 year |
34,5% |
€ 4,97 |
|
15 year |
30,0% |
€ 4,32 |
For employees working under an apprenticeship contract in the vocational training pathway (bbl), different amounts apply for ages 18 to 20.
|
Age |
Graduation |
Per hour |
|---|---|---|
|
20 year |
61,5% |
€ 8,86 |
|
19 year |
52,5% |
€ 7,56 |
|
18 year |
45,5% |
€ 6,55 |
The reference monthly wage as of July 1, 2025, is €2,245.80 gross.
