Hourly minimum wage - Luxembourg 2025
In force since 01.05.2025. Gross hourly rates based on a 173-hour month.
Hourly minimum wage - unqualified
15,63 €/hour
Applies to all workers paid by a Luxembourg employer
Qualified rate (hourly)
18,75 €
+20% over unqualified
Age 17-18 (hourly)
12,50 €
80% of the unqualified SSM
Age 15-17 (hourly)
11,72 €
75% of the unqualified SSM
Index number
968,04
Base 100 = January 1948
2 index tranches lifted the hourly minimum wage 5,2% in 2025, from 14,86 € to 15,63 €.
| Effective date | Minimum wage unqualified | Minimum wage qualified | 17 - 18 years | 15 - 17 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.05.2025 | 15,63 € | 18,75 € | 12,50 € | 11,72 € |
| 01.01.2025 | 15,25 € | 18,30 € | 12,20 € | 11,44 € |
Hourly wage evolution - 2025 highlighted
2023 - 2026Hourly minimum wage by category, stepping up with each index tranche.
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