National minimum wage
Minimum wage in Laos
LAK 1,600,000 per month
Effective 2023 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
Raised since the older US$100 figure. USD value uncertain due to kip depreciation.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- LAK 9,230.77
- Daily
- LAK 73,846
- Weekly
- LAK 369,231
- Monthly
- LAK 1,600,000
- Annual
- LAK 19,200,000
Roughly $75 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- LAK 9,230.77
- Weekly (40h)
- LAK 369,231
- Monthly
- LAK 1,600,000
- Annual
- LAK 19,200,000
Approximately $75 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in Laos: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Laos?
- The minimum wage in Laos is LAK 1,600,000 per month, effective 2023.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Laos minimum wage works out to about LAK 19,200,000 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Raised since the older US$100 figure. USD value uncertain due to kip depreciation.