Minimum wage in Moldova

A statutory national minimum wage

Moldova has a national minimum monthly wage, set by the Government after consulting the social partners. It is reviewed regularly.

Headline figure (second half of 2026)

6,300 MDL per month

Eurostat's gross, full-time monthly figure; 13th and 14th-month payments are spread over twelve months.

Roughly US$354 a month for a full-time worker, at exchange rates of 2026-10-09. This is a rough comparison only and does not show buying power.

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Who sets it

The Government sets the minimum wage by decision, after consulting the national tripartite commission.

How it changes

It is reviewed periodically and has tended to rise in steps.

Who is covered, and who is treated differently

The private (real) sector and the public sector have had separate minimums; check which one applies.

What to watch for

Check the latest Government decision.

Understand the legal system first

Moldova belongs to the Civil law family. How pay is regulated depends on how the legal system makes and applies labour law.

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Official sources

Eurostat: monthly minimum wages (table earn_mw_cur)

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