Labour Minister: minimum wage to increase to CZK 18,900

The minimum wage is expected to increase by CZK 1,600 to CZK 18, 900 from January, Labour Minister Marian Jurečka said at a press conference on Wednesday. Within a few years, it should stabilize at 45 percent of the average wage.

According to the minister, the minimum wage should start rising from 2025 according to a formula, which is to be regulated by the Labour Code. Four of the eight levels of guaranteed wages should also increase next year. The proposal will be discussed by the government next week.