12/01/2026
Minimum Wage Increase in Albania – Legal Update Newsletter | LPA LEGAL® ALBANIA 2026
In December 2025, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania adopted Decision No. 776, dated 19.12.2025 “On the Determination of the Minimum Wage in the Republic of Albania”, which introduces a new national minimum wage applicable to all employees working under Albanian labour legislation.
Under this Decision, the gross minimum monthly wage is set at ALL 50,000, calculated on the basis of 174 normal working hours per month.
The Decision repeals the previous minimum wage decision and enters into force upon publication in the Official Gazette, with financial effects applicable from 1 January 2026.
The minimum wage is mandatory for all employers, in both the public and private sector, regardless of nationality, and non-compliance may result in administrative sanctions under applicable labour legislation.
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