What is the minimum wage in Moldova?

The minimum wage in Moldova is MDL 5,500 per month, effective 2024.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Moldova minimum wage works out to about MDL 66,000 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

National minimum wage

Minimum wage in Moldova

MDL 5,500 per month

Effective 2024 · Source: en.wikipedia.org

Raised from older 4,000 figure.

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Wage (MDL, per month)

Hours per week

Hourly: MDL 31.73
Daily: MDL 254
Weekly: MDL 1,269
Monthly: MDL 5,500
Annual: MDL 66,000

Roughly $310 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: MDL 31.73
Weekly (40h): MDL 1,269
Monthly: MDL 5,500
Annual: MDL 66,000

Approximately $310 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).

Minimum wage in Moldova: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Moldova?: The minimum wage in Moldova is MDL 5,500 per month, effective 2024.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Moldova minimum wage works out to about MDL 66,000 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: Raised from older 4,000 figure.