Minimum wage in Laos in 2026
2,500,000 LAK per month1
per monthGeneral rate since October 1, 2024
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare notice on the minimum wage, effective 1 October 2024 (Labour Law 2013, Art. 111)Effective October 1, private sector employers, including those in production, business, services, and household sectors, are required to pay a minimum monthly wage of 2.5 million kip (USD 114).
Verified September 27, 2026 | 2,500,000 LAK/ monthOctober 1, 2024 – current | October 1, 2024 | current |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Laos in 2026?
2,500,000 LAK per month since October 1, 2024.
Is the minimum wage in Laos increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
1 level of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
- Laos
Laos sets 1 rule of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
National monthly minimum wage for private-sector employees set by Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare notice (Labour Law 2013, Art. 111): 2,500,000 kip per month from 1 October 2024 (previously 1,600,000 kip), plus a 900,000 kip subsistence allowance for unskilled workers that is not part of the wage. In March 2026 the National Labour Committee reviewed proposals for a new rate, to be announced within 2026; no announcement found as of 2026-09-27.
Laos
Enforcement
Enforced by Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MLSW).