During negotiations on Monday, representatives of employers and trade unions failed to reach an agreement on the minimum wage for 2026. The talks will now continue with the national conciliator.

Ther national minimum wage is the lowest salary an employer can pay a full-time employee in Estonia.

The amount is agreed upon each year by the social partners, the Estonian Trade Union Confederation (EAKL) and the Estonian Employers’ Confederation (ETK), and confirmed by a government regulation.

Since January 1, 2025, the minimum hourly wage rate has been €5.31 per hour. The minimum monthly wage for full-time work is €886.