Minimum wage in Moldova
6,300.00 MDL per month1
per monthGeneral rate since January 1, 2026
No scheduled increase on record.
2023 to 2026
History
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| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSourceÎncepând cu 1 ianuarie 2025, salariul minim lunar va fi de 5.500 lei pentru un program complet de muncă de 169 de ore pe lună.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 5,500.00 MDL/ monthJanuary 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026 | January 1, 2025 | January 1, 2026 |
StandardSource2024 – 5 000 lei
Verified September 27, 2026 | 5,000.00 MDL/ monthJanuary 1, 2024 – January 1, 2025 | January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2025 |
StandardSource2023 – 4 000 lei
Verified September 27, 2026 | 4,000.00 MDL/ monthJanuary 1, 2023 – January 1, 2024 | January 1, 2023 | January 1, 2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Moldova?
6,300.00 MDL per month since January 1, 2026.
Is the minimum wage in Moldova 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:
- Moldova
Moldova sets 1 rule of its own. Year pages: 2026, 2027.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
National minimum wage (salariul minim pe țară) set by Government decision, applied to both the real and the budget sector since September 2022. Monthly figure for a full 169-hour month; the hourly equivalent is not stated in the sources.
Moldova