The Government of Moldova has decided that the minimum wage will increase to 6,300 lei in 2026, and the childbirth allowance will be raised to almost 22,000 lei.

In 2026, the minimum wage in the Republic of Moldova will be 6,300 Moldovan lei (approximately 1,644 Romanian lei) per month, according to a decision by the Government of Chișinău, which represents a 15% increase compared to 2025. The Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Natalia Plugaru, emphasized that this increase is part of a trend of constant growth in the minimum wage, which was only 2,935 Moldovan lei in 2021. The government aims to continue this annual increase, with the final goal of reaching a minimum wage of 10,000 Moldovan lei.

It was also decided to increase the one-time allowance for the birth of a child, which will reach almost 22,000 Moldovan lei, thus benefiting over 36,000 children in 2026. These measures are part of the government strategy to support families and stimulate the workforce.