Date note: Confirmed by Government resolution; already in effect since 1 January 2026 (up from €1,038 in 2025). The minimum hourly wage (MVA) is €7.05.
Lithuania's minimum monthly wage (MMA) for full-time work is €1,153 from 1 January 2026, with a minimum hourly rate (MVA) of €7.05.
Every employer in Lithuania with staff paid at or near the minimum wage, regardless of sector.
Sizes: micro, small, medium, large · Sectors: All sectors · Applies if: We employ staff
Confirm 2026 payroll reflects the €1,153 monthly / €7.05 hourly minimum. Note this figure also feeds other statutory thresholds (e.g. some Sodra contribution floors and small-entity tax tests), so check downstream calculations too.
Last verified 8 September 2026. Informational only, not legal advice.
Confirmed by Government Resolution No. 509 of 2026-07-01 ('Dėl 2027 metais taikomo minimaliojo darbo užmokesčio'). The minimum hourly wage (MVA) will be €7.61.
Every employer in Lithuania with staff paid at or near the minimum wage, regardless of sector.