Which Country Has the Highest Minimum Wage?

Dilara Şimşek
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There is a growing curiosity about the minimum wages offered to workers by different countries. People are keen to find out how the minimum wage in Turkey, which stands at 22,104 TL, compares to that in European countries. The European Communities Statistics Office (Eurostat) has shed light on the minimum wages set by different nations. According to data from July 2025, the minimum wages in EU countries range from 551 euros per month in Bulgaria to 2,704 euros per month in Luxembourg. So, what is the minimum wage in Europe? Which country offers the highest minimum wage?

What is the Minimum Wage in Europe?

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Eurostat has released the minimum wage data for July 2025. As of July 1, 2025, a national minimum wage was in effect in 22 out of 27 European Union (EU) countries. The five EU countries without a national minimum wage were Denmark, Italy, Austria, Finland, and Sweden. According to the data obtained by Eurostat, there is a significant disparity in monthly minimum wages across the EU. Eurostat publishes this data annually, in January and July.

The data reveals a stark contrast between Bulgaria, with a monthly minimum wage of 551 euros, and Luxembourg, where the figure stands at a monthly 2,704 euros. This highlights the considerable variability in minimum wages among European countries.

Which Country Has the Highest Minimum Wage?

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According to the report, the highest minimum wage is in Luxembourg, where a worker earns a monthly minimum wage of 3,704 euros.

Minimum Wage in France

Countries with a monthly minimum wage exceeding 1,500 euros include Luxembourg, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and France. The minimum wage in France varies between 1,802 euros and 2,704 euros in Luxembourg.

Minimum Wage in Spain

Countries with a monthly minimum wage ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 euros include Spain, Slovenia, Poland, Lithuania, Greece, Portugal, and Cyprus. The minimum wages in these countries range from 1,000 euros in Cyprus to 1,381 euros in Spain.

Minimum Wage in Bulgaria

Countries with a monthly minimum wage below 1,000 euros include Croatia, Malta, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Latvia, Hungary, and Bulgaria. The national minimum wages in these countries vary between 551 euros in Bulgaria and 970 euros in Croatia.

Blue Chart: Minimum wage in July 2015

Yellow Chart: Minimum wage in July 2025

Minimum Wage in Turkey 2025: In Which Country is the Lowest Minimum Wage?

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Montenegro, Moldova, North Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine are ranked as candidate and potential members of the European Union. According to Eurostat data, these countries have the lowest minimum wages. Based on the information in the graph, Ukraine has the lowest minimum wage.

Where Does Turkey Rank Among EU Countries in Terms of Minimum Wage?

Turkey ranks 26th out of 29 countries. 

What is the Minimum Wage?

In Turkey, the minimum wage is set at 22,104 TL for the year 2025.

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