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Minimum wage in Montenegro

A statutory national minimum wage

Montenegro has a national minimum wage, set by the Government after consulting unions and employers. It is stated as a monthly amount.

Headline figure (second half of 2026)

670 EUR per month

Eurostat's gross, full-time monthly figure; 13th and 14th-month payments are spread over twelve months.

Roughly US$751 a month for a full-time worker, at exchange rates of 2026-10-09. This is a rough comparison only and does not show buying power.

Checked October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

Check the date. Minimum wages change, in many countries every year. The figure above is the one in force at the date shown. Confirm the current amount with the official source below before you rely on it. This is general information, not legal or employment advice.

Who sets it

The Government sets the minimum wage by decision, after consultation with the social partners.

How it changes

It is reviewed periodically and has not always changed each year.

Who is covered, and who is treated differently

  • The national rate applies throughout Montenegro.

What to watch for

  • Check the latest Government decision.

Understand the legal system first

Montenegro belongs to the Civil law family. How pay is regulated depends on how the legal system makes and applies labour law.

Read the Montenegro legal-system profile in the Legal Families Atlas →
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Official sources

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