Which EU countries have a minimum wage?

21 of 27 EU countries have a statutory minimum wage. Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Italy, and Cyprus do not — wages are set through collective bargaining instead.

Which EU country has the highest minimum wage?

Luxembourg has the highest minimum wage in the EU at €2,571 per month (2026), followed by the Netherlands (€2,193) and Germany (€2,160).

How do taxes differ across EU countries?

EU countries use different tax systems — some have flat rates (e.g. Romania at 10%), others use progressive brackets (e.g. Germany up to 45%). Social contribution rates also vary widely. Use our country-specific calculators to see exact breakdowns.

EU Salary Taxes by Country

How salary taxation works across all 27 EU member states. Tax systems, minimum wages, and free calculators.

Every EU country has a different approach to salary taxation — from Romania's flat 10% income tax to Belgium's progressive rates up to 50%. Social contribution rates, employer costs, and minimum wages vary widely. Select a country below to see how its tax system works, minimum wage details, and use our free calculator.

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