Cyprus minimum wage

From 1 January 2026 the monthly minimum wage for full-time work is €1,088. Workers with less than six months at the same employer can be paid €979.

Part-time minimums are reduced in line with hours. The calculator also shows net pay.

How it's calculated

The minimum wage is set by a Council of Ministers decree (ΚΔΠ 427/2025).
For part-time work we multiply the minimum by your hours and divide by the sector's full-time hours.
Social Insurance of 8.8% and GeSY of 2.65% come off. No income tax is due on the minimum wage, as it stays inside the tax-free band.
The hourly figure is a guide: monthly pay divided by the month's hours (weekly hours × 52 / 12).

An example

Full time, after six months with the same employer, the minimum is €1,088 gross. After €95.74 Social Insurance and €28.83 GeSY you take home €963.43.

Frequently asked questions

Who is not covered by the national minimum wage?

The decree doesn't apply where a specific decree or agreement applies, such as the hotel industry minimum wage. If you work in such a sector, check your own rules.

How many hours is full time?

The decree keeps each sector's existing full-time hours under law, agreement, custom or practice. If you don't know yours, ask your employer or check your contract.

When does €1,088 apply?

From 1 January 2026, once you have six months of continuous work with the same employer.