The Executive approved on Thursday the Government Decision draft establishing the gross minimum base wage guaranteed in payment at 4,325 lei monthly, starting July 1, 2026. This marks an increase of 275 lei from the current level of 4,050 lei and applies to a standard working schedule of 166.667 hours/month, equivalent to 25.949 lei/hour. The value excludes allowances, bonuses, or other additions, as per Art. 164 para. (1) of the Labor Code (Law No. 53/2003, republished).
Tax Exemption Benefit Adjusted
Currently, 300 lei from the minimum wage are exempt from payroll taxes (under strict conditions). From July 1, 2026, this cap drops to 200 lei, as decided by the Government via OUG No. 89/2025.
Comparative Calculation: March 2026 vs. July 2026
| Current (4,050 lei) | New (4,325 lei) | |
| Gross Salary | 4,050 | 4,325 |
| Tax-Exempt | 300 | 200 |
| Social Insurance (CAS 25%) | 938 | 1,031 |
| Health Insurance (CASS 10%) | 375 | 413 |
| Personal Deduction | 810 | 865 |
| Income Tax (10%) | 163 | 182 |
| Net Salary | 2,574 | 2,699 |
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