As of 2025, the gross minimum wage rates for employees in different sectors vary depending on qualifications, industry standards, and job responsibilities. Below is an overview of the commonly applicable wage rates across key sectors.
Education Sector
- Educational staff: €19.37 per hour
- Employees holding a bachelor’s degree: €19.96 per hour
Roofing Industry
- Skilled roofers: €16.00 per hour
- Unskilled roofers: €14.35 per hour
Electrical Installation
- Electrical installers: €14.41 per hour
Cleaning Industry
- Interior cleaning and maintenance: €14.35 per hour
- Cleaning of facades and glass surfaces: €17.65 per hour
Temporary Workers (Employment Agencies)
- Until February 28, 2025: €14.00 per hour
- From March 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025: €14.53 per hour
Airport Security Personnel
- Wage range: €16.51 to €22.39 per hour
Caregiving and Elderly Care
- Support staff: €16.10 per hour
- Qualified caregivers (after a one-year course): €17.35 per hour
- Fully qualified caregivers and elderly care workers: €20.50 per hour
Construction Industry
- Construction worker: Rate yet to be determined
- Scaffolder: €13.95 per hour
Painting and Varnishing
- Unqualified workers: €13.00 per hour
- Qualified workers (with a vocational diploma): €15.00 per hour
These minimum wage rates reflect industry-specific standards and labor market regulations to ensure fair compensation for workers in various professions. Employers and employees alike should stay informed about periodic adjustments to these wages.