Luxembourg - Unions want larger minimum wage increase - May 31, 2026

Currently set at € 2,703 gross per month for unqualified workers and € 3,244 for qualified workers, the minimum wage will be increased in two stages. First, an indexation is expected in the second quarter of 2026, bringing a 2.5% increase that will apply to all wages, civil servants' salaries, and pensions. The minimum wage itself will then be increased by a further 3.8% on 1 January 2027. The Independent Luxembourg Trade Union Confederation (OGBL) and the Luxembourg Confederation of Christian Trade Unions (LCGB) had been hoping for a larger increase of almost € 300 gross per month.

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