Minimum wage in Syria in 2026
12,560 SYP per month1
per monthGeneral rate since May 1, 2026
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Legislative Decree No. 67 of 2026 (المرسوم رقم 67 لعام 2026), art. 3 and art. 7المادة (3): يُزاد الحد الأدنى العام للأجور والحد الأدنى لأجور المهن لعمال القطاع العام الخاص والتعاوني والمشترك غير المشمولة بأحكام القانون الأساسي للعاملين بالدولة رقم /50/ لعام /2004/ وتعديلاته ليصبح /12,560/ ل.س.ج ليرة سورية جديدة شهرياً.
Verified September 27, 2026 | 12,560 SYP/ monthMay 1, 2026 – current | May 1, 2026 | current |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Syria in 2026?
12,560 SYP per month since May 1, 2026.
Is the minimum wage in Syria 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:
- Syria
Syria sets 1 rule of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
The general minimum wage (الحد الأدنى العام للأجور) for workers outside the civil service (private, cooperative and joint sectors) is set by legislative decree, usually alongside public-sector pay rises. Decree 67/2026 sets it at 12,560 new Syrian pounds per month from 1 May 2026; amounts are in the 'new Syrian pound' (ليرة سورية جديدة, after the redenomination) named in the decree, recorded under code SYP; earlier rows would be in old pounds and are not yet sourced.
Syria
Enforcement
Enforced by Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour (وزارة الشؤون الاجتماعية والعمل).