Contract and wages

Contracts and pay slips are complicated matters. On this page, read about the rules regarding contracts and wages, and about how to check whether you are being paid enough.

The minimum wage is € 14,40 per hour, if you are aged 21 or older (1 juli 2025).

On 1 January 2026, the minimum hourly wage for employees aged 21 and over will increase to €14,71.