TIRANA, Jan 1 /ATA/ Effective today, January 1, 2026, the minimum wage has been increased to 50,000 lek.
The increase in the minimum wage reflects the continuation of policies aimed at gradually raising incomes and protecting workers.
In recent years, the minimum wage has steadily increased to keep up with rising living costs and to enhance social well-being.
From 24,000 lek in 2017, through continuous increases over the years, the minimum wage has reached 50,000 lek in 2026, marking a significant improvement compared to previous years.
This increase is expected to benefit approximately 308,000 employees in both the public and private sectors.
The government’s medium-term forecast aims to raise the minimum wage to 60,000 lek by 2028 and to 70,000 lek by the end of the current term.
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