Spain - Minimum wage increase by 4.41% - February 28, 2025

The Government and unions UGT and CCOO have reached an agreement to raise the minimum wage by 4.41% in 2025, benefiting over 2 million workers. The increase sets the minimum wage at € 16,576 gross per year, meaning workers will earn € 1,184 gross per month if paid in 14 instalments or € 1,381 gross per month if paid in 12. The increase will have the greatest impact in low-paid sectors such as agriculture, hospitality, and commerce. It will also help reduce the gender pay gap, as women represent 57% of minimum wage earners in the country. Young workers, temporary workers, and those in lower-skilled jobs are also expected to benefit. Despite unions initially pushing for a higher increase to € 1,200 per month, they welcomed the agreement as progress. However, employers' organisations refused to sign.

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