Minimum wage in Luxembourg (2026)
The statutory minimum wage in Luxembourg and the net take-home pay it leaves after tax.
The gross minimum wage in Luxembourg is about €2,638 per month. After income tax and social contributions that leaves roughly €2,289 net.
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How salary is taxed in Luxembourg
Income tax in Luxembourg is progressive: marginal rates rise from 8% to 42% as income grows. Employees also pay social contributions of around 12.95% of gross salary. A tax-free allowance of about €13,230 per year is deducted before income tax. The standard VAT rate is 17%. For example, a gross salary of €6,327 per month leaves about €4,808 net, after €699 income tax and €819 in social contributions, an effective deduction rate of 24%.
| Annual taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to €13,230 | 0% |
| Up to €15,435 | 8% |
| Up to €17,640 | 9% |
| Up to €19,845 | 10% |
| Up to €22,050 | 11% |
| Up to €24,255 | 12% |
| Up to €26,550 | 14% |
| Up to €28,845 | 16% |
| Up to €31,140 | 18% |
| Up to €33,435 | 20% |
| Up to €35,730 | 22% |
| Up to €38,025 | 24% |
| Up to €40,320 | 26% |
| Up to €42,615 | 28% |
| Up to €44,910 | 30% |
| Up to €47,205 | 32% |
| Up to €49,500 | 34% |
| Up to €51,795 | 36% |
| Up to €54,090 | 38% |
| Up to €117,450 | 39% |
| Up to €176,160 | 40% |
| Up to €234,870 | 41% |
| €234,870 and above | 42% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Luxembourg?
The figures above show the statutory gross minimum wage in Luxembourg per month, with the net take-home amount after tax and social contributions.
How much is the minimum wage after tax in Luxembourg?
We apply the current income-tax and social-contribution rates for Luxembourg to the gross minimum wage to estimate the net monthly pay.
Minimum-wage figures are approximate, based on the latest available official rate.
Approximate 2026 estimate. Simplified model, verify before relying on it. Not tax advice.
Rates updated June 2026