National minimum wages, 2025

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Eurofound publishes gross and nominal national minimum wages applicable in EU countries that have a national minimum wage.

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Minimum wages in the EU in 2025

Source: Eurofound, Network of Eurofound Correspondents, based on legislation or similar regulations (for minimum wage rates) and HICP – monthly data – annual rate of change [PRC_HICP_MANR]

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