Statutory minimum wage in Czechia (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: The statutory minimum wage is CZK 22,400 per month for a 40-hour week from 1 January 2026. The government has approved CZK 24,900 per month from 1 January 2027.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | 22,400.00 CZK per month [1] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | 1 January 2027 [2] |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | 24,900.00 CZK per month [2] |
Notes
- Gross monthly amount for a stated 40-hour week; the hourly equivalent is CZK 134.40. For other stated weekly working times the hourly rate rises in proportion, and an employee who works fewer hours gets a proportionally lower amount. Overtime, night, weekend and holiday supplements do not count towards reaching it.
- The MPSV page does not mention age-based rates, so none is stated here.
- MPSV press release of 7 September 2026: the government approved the increase (hourly CZK 148.30 for a 40-hour week). Publication of the MPSV announcement in the Collection of Laws was not read.
Sources
- Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MPSV): Minimální mzda (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
- Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MPSV): Minimální mzda v roce 2027 vzroste na 24 900 korun (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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