Slovakia - Minimum wage too low for decent life - May 31, 2026

A new study has found that many workers may be earning too little to maintain a decent standard of living, despite recent increases in the minimum wage. Research by the Central European Labour Studies Institute (CELSI) and the WageIndicator Foundation estimates that a “decent wage” should now stand at least at € 1,344 gross per month. By comparison, the country’s minimum wage rose to € 915 at the start of 2026. According to the study, the legal minimum wage currently represents only 68% of what is needed to cover essential living costs.

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