Statutory minimum wage (social minimum wage)
Salaire social minimum (SSM)
Valid from 1 June 2026 · Data as of 11 November 2026
Key facts
| Table valid | 1 June 2026 – 31 December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Sector | All sectors (statutory)All sectors (statutory floor, Code du travail L.222-1 ff.) |
| Weekly hours | 40 h |
| Salary payments per year | 12 (statutory floor; 13th month only where a CCT/contract provides it) |
| Generally binding | yes |
| Wage index (cote d’application) | 992.24 |
| Official source | IGSS – Paramètres sociaux valables au 1er juin 2026 (nombre indice applicable 992,24)source dated 1 June 2026 |
Pay table
1 June 2026 – 31 December 2026| Group | per month | per hour | Net per month (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 ans et plus, non qualifié (100%) | €2,771.33 | €16.0192 | ≈ €2,423 |
| 18 ans et plus, qualifié (120%) | €3,325.59 | €19.2231 | ≈ €2,764 |
| 17 à 18 ans (80%) | €2,217.06 | €12.8154 | ≈ €2,012 |
| 15 à 17 ans (75%) | €2,078.49 | €12.0144 | ≈ €1,906 |
Reference file (not a collective agreement) – the SSM is the floor for every pay table above. SSM = 279,30 EUR at index 100 (law of 20 Dec 2024, from 1 Jan 2025) x 9,9224. Qualified rate applies to holders of a recognised qualification (e.g. DAP/CATP) or after required years of practice. Hourly = monthly / 173. Luxembourg automatic wage indexation (échelle mobile, Code du travail L.223-1): cote d'application 992,24 in force since 1 June 2026 (previous 968,04 from 1 May 2025). Cote 992,24 is the one valid on 2026-11-11; no further tranche was triggered by the October 2026 index. Next tranche not yet triggered (STATEC forecasts point to 2027).
Next pay table proposed — not yet law
from 1 January 2027| Group | per month | per hour | Net per month (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 ans et plus, non qualifié | €2,876.60 | €16.63 | ≈ €2,499 |
| 18 ans et plus, qualifié | €3,451.92 | ≈ €2,829 |
bill pending (projet de loi n° 8837, deposited 5 Oct 2026, not yet voted on 2026-11-11)
+3,8% structural increase: 289,91 EUR at index 100 (from 279,30), i.e. 2 876,60 EUR at cote 992,24 (unqualified) and 3 451,92 EUR (qualified), hourly 16,63 EUR – figures stated in the bill's commentary. Youth rates not stated there; not computed.
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Notes
Reference file (not a collective agreement) – the SSM is the floor for every pay table above. SSM = 279,30 EUR at index 100 (law of 20 Dec 2024, from 1 Jan 2025) x 9,9224. Qualified rate applies to holders of a recognised qualification (e.g. DAP/CATP) or after required years of practice. Hourly = monthly / 173. Luxembourg automatic wage indexation (échelle mobile, Code du travail L.223-1): cote d'application 992,24 in force since 1 June 2026 (previous 968,04 from 1 May 2025). Cote 992,24 is the one valid on 2026-11-11; no further tranche was triggered by the October 2026 index. Next tranche not yet triggered (STATEC forecasts point to 2027).