Skip to content As of January 2027, Slovakia’s monthly minimum wage will be set at €972, rising by €57 compared to the current minimum wage.
Employers and trade unions were unable to reach an agreement at the August meeting of the country’s tripartite social dialogue council.
As a result, the automatic mechanism provided for under Slovak law was triggered. Where the social partners fail to agree on a new rate, the statutory minimum wage is automatically set at 60% of the average nominal monthly wage recorded two years earlier.
Since the average nominal monthly salary stood at €1,620 in 2025, the minimum wage for 2027 will automatically increase to €972, or €5.58 per hour. Compared to the current minimum wage of €915, this represents an increase of approximately 6.2%.
Moreover, Slovakia applies six statutory minimum-wage brackets, determined by the level of complexity and responsibility associated with a position. As of 2027, the minimum wage will range from €972 for the lowest category to €1,552 for the highest category.
Socio-economic impact of the minimum wage increase
According to Minister of Labour, Social Affairs and Family Erik Tomáš, approximately 120,000 employees currently receive the statutory minimum wage at the basic level. When considering all six minimum-wage brackets, the system applies to around 180,000 employees in 2026.
Moreover, the minimum wage is linked to night and weekend premiums. As Minister Tomáš stated, an increase in the minimum wage will automatically result in higher bonuses for non-standard working hours. Specifically, the standard minimum premium will increase to €2.79 an hour for Saturday work, €5.58 for Sunday work and €2.23 for non-risk night work.
Looking ahead, the upward trend is expected to continue. Qualified estimates indicate that the minimum wage could reach €1,016 in 2028, thereby surpassing the €1,000 threshold.