Hourly minimum wage - Luxembourg 2026
Effective since 01.06.2026. Gross hourly wages based on a 173-hour month.
Hourly minimum wage - unqualified
16,0192 €/hour
Applies to all workers paid by a Luxembourg employer
Qualified wage (hourly)
19,2231 €
+20% over unqualified
Age 17-18 (hourly)
12,8154 €
80% of the unqualified SSM
Age 15-17 (hourly)
12,0144 €
75% of the unqualified SSM
Index
992,24
Base 100 = January 1948
1 index tranche lifted the hourly minimum wage 2,5% in 2026, from 15,6286 € to 16,0192 €.
Amounts by effective date - 2026
| Effective date | Minimum wage unqualified | Minimum wage qualified | 17 - 18 years | 15 - 17 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01.06.2026 | 16,0192 € | 19,2231 € | 12,8154 € | 12,0144 € |
Hourly wage evolution - 2026 highlighted
2024 - 2026Hourly minimum wage by category, stepping up with each index tranche.
Hourly and part-time pay, handled correctly
Salary.lu pro-rates the hourly minimum by age and qualification, copes with variable hours every month, and keeps each payslip compliant.