Key Facts: Lithuania Wages
- Country
- Lithuania (LTU)
- Continent
- Europe
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Minimum Wage
- €7.05 /hr ($8.03 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- €2,100 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- €25,200 /year
- Median Individual Income
- €13,200 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- Government of Lithuania; 2026 figure verified via Wikipedia EU member states by minimum wage table (eff 2026-01-01)
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-04
Lithuania — Average Salary & Wages
Euro (EUR) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Lithuania is
€25,200 a year
But half of all workers earn less than €13,200 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Lithuania is €7.05/hr ($8.03 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is €2,100 ($2,390.44 USD). The median monthly income is €1,100 ($1,252.13 USD).
Lithuania's minimum wage is near the median for Europe, ranking #17 out of 40 countries with statutory minimum wages. Over the past 6 years, the minimum wage has increased by 90% in nominal terms. The standard work week is 40 hours.
Average gross monthly earnings. Net estimated after 20% income tax (with tax-free threshold) and social contributions (19.5% employee share).
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2020, the minimum wage has grown +90% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Lithuania, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $14.39/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Lithuania earns €1,222/mo. That is 58% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- €1,222 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 58% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $1,391.01/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +90% since 2020
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- €7.05
- Monthly
- €1,153
- Annual
- €13,836Based on 12 monthly payments
Minimalioji mėnesinė alga (MMA). Set by the Government of Lithuania. 2026 rate of €1,153/month effective January 1 (24.8% increase from 2025's €924). Lithuania adopted the euro in 2015. The minimum wage has been increasing rapidly as part of convergence policy.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Standard workweek is 40 hours over 5 days. Overtime premium is 1.5x for first 2 hours and 2x thereafter, or 2x on rest days/holidays. Annual overtime limited to 180 hours (extendable to 300 by collective agreement).
How Lithuania Compares
| Metric | Lithuania | Europe Avg. | Europe Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $8.03/hr | $8.37/hr | $17.79/hr (Luxembourg) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $2,390.44/mo | $3,218.62/mo | $9,615.38/mo (Switzerland) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Turks and Caicos Islands | $8 |
| Poland | $8.32 |
| British Virgin Islands | $8.50 |
| United States | $7.25 |
| Cyprus | $7.15 |
| Lithuania | $8.03 |
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What is the minimum wage in Lithuania?
The minimum wage in Lithuania is €7.05/hr (approximately $8.03 USD), effective since 2026-01-01. Minimalioji mėnesinė alga (MMA). Set by the Government of Lithuania. 2026 rate of €1,153/month effective January 1 (24.8% increase from 2025's €924). Lithuania adopted the euro in 2015. The minimum wage has been increasing rapidly as part of convergence policy.
What is the average salary in Lithuania?
The average gross monthly salary in Lithuania is €2,100 (approximately $2,390.44 USD). Average gross monthly earnings. Net estimated after 20% income tax (with tax-free threshold) and social contributions (19.5% employee share). Source: Statistics Lithuania (Lietuvos statistikos departamentas) (2025).
How many hours is the standard work week in Lithuania?
The standard work week in Lithuania is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Standard workweek is 40 hours over 5 days. Overtime premium is 1.5x for first 2 hours and 2x thereafter, or 2x on rest days/holidays. Annual overtime limited to 180 hours (extendable to 300 by collective agreement).
How has the minimum wage in Lithuania changed over time?
The minimum wage in Lithuania has changed as follows: €607 in 2020, €642 in 2021, €730 in 2022, €840 in 2023, €924 in 2024, €924 in 2025, €1,153 in 2026. This represents 7 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Lithuania in USD?
The minimum wage in Lithuania converts to approximately $8.03/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Lithuania in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Lithuania is approximately $2,390.44 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Lithuania's minimum wage compare to the Europe average?
Lithuania's minimum wage ranks #17 out of 40 countries with statutory minimum wages in Europe, placing it near the median for Europe.
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