Florin Manole: “The discussion about the minimum wage must begin in the coming weeks / On January 1, 2027, the minimum wage will be what it is currently, 4,325 gross”

Minister of Labour Florin Manole announced that the gross minimum wage will remain at 4,325 lei on January 1, 2027, although its value could be reconsidered depending on the economic indicators provided by the National Institute of Statistics.

Official discussions regarding the minimum wage are expected to begin in the coming period, after the Ministry of Labour receives the aggregated data necessary to apply the calculation formula stipulated by law. The formula takes into account productivity, as well as a series of macroeconomic indicators.

The final decision will be made within the social dialogue framework, together with representatives of the trade unions and employers' organizations. Consultations are necessary to establish the level of the minimum wage based on the evolution of the economy and the indicators provided for in the legislation.