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Government Decision/ Minimum wage increases to 50 thousand lek, here's when the effects will begin

2025-12-19 18:06:00, Politikë CNA

Government Decision/ Minimum wage increases to 50 thousand lek, here's when

The Albanian government has approved important changes related to the minimum basic wage.

The minimum basic monthly salary for employees nationwide, which is mandatory to be implemented by every legal or natural person, domestic or foreign, shall be 50,000 (fifty thousand) lekë.  

The minimum monthly basic wage is paid for 174 (one hundred and seventy-four) hours of work per month, performed during normal working hours.

This decision enters into force upon publication in the "Official Gazette" and begins its financial effects from January 1, 2026.

DECISION
ON

DETERMINATION OF THE MINIMUM WAGE AT THE COUNTRY LEVEL

In accordance with Article 100 of the Constitution, Article 111 of Law No. 7961, dated 12.7.1996, “Labor Code of the Republic of Albania”, as amended, and Article 8.1 of Law No. 35/2023, “On the powers to determine salaries, other financial treatments and benefits of employees in public administration institutions, as well as the minimum basic salary at the national level”, as amended, upon the proposal of the Minister of Economy and Innovation, the Council of Ministers

DECIDED:

1. The minimum basic monthly salary for employees nationwide, which is mandatory to be applied by every legal or natural person, domestic or foreign, shall be 50,000 (fifty thousand) lekë.

2. The minimum monthly basic wage is paid for 174 (one hundred and seventy-four) hours of work per month, performed during normal working hours.

3. The minimum hourly basic wage shall be 287.3 (two hundred eighty-seven point three) lek.

4. Permanent allowances are given on top of the basic salary.

5. Decision no. 113, dated 1.3.2023, of the Council of Ministers, “On the determination of the minimum wage nationwide”, is repealed.

This decision enters into force upon publication in the "Official Gazette" and begins its financial effects from January 1, 2026.

PRIME MINISTER
EDI RAMA





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