Moldova real-sector minimum wage rises to MDL 7,600 from 2027

MDL 7,600 — the monthly minimum wage for employees in the real sector of the economy from 1 January 2027.

The National Confederation of Trade Unions (CNSM) and the National Confederation of Employers (CNPM) signed the national bipartite collective agreement on 7 October. The new minimum is 20.6% higher than the current MDL 6,300. The hourly minimum will be MDL 44.97 for full-time work, based on an average of 169 hours a month.

According to the parties, the amount equals 43.7% of the average wage forecast for 2026, bringing Moldova closer to the 50% benchmark in EU Directive 2022/2041 on adequate minimum wages.

What it means for you

• From 1 January 2027, employers must raise full-time base salaries below MDL 7,600 to at least that level.
• For salaries already at or above MDL 7,600, a raise is not mandatory — it is up to the employer, based on productivity and finances.
• Now is a good time to review your 2027 payroll budget and pay scales.

Source: Logos Press, 07.10.2026