The minimum wage in Lithuania is one of the main indicators that directly affect the income of a large share of workers. The annual increase in the MMA helps to maintain the balance of purchasing power, reduce social exclusion and ensure that the incomes of the lowest earners grow in line with the economy. The changes approved for 2026 are significant and will affect not only workers, but also employers and the self-employed. <\/p>\n\n
The minimum monthly wage (MMA) is \u20ac1,038<\/strong> in 2025, rising to \u20ac1,153<\/strong> on 1 January 2026, giving a “hand-over” of around \u20ac846.96<\/strong>. This increase in the MBA is one of the measures to reduce income inequality and ensure a minimum standard of living. It increases cash inflows not only by working 5 days a week but also by working less. <\/p>\n\n What does this mean in practice?<\/strong> As the MMA is linked to other taxes, a number of contributions also increase:<\/p>\n\n This is important for companies that send staff to work in other EU countries – to qualify for tax-free daily subsistence allowances, their salaries must meet the thresholds.<\/p>\n\n What do employees need to know?<\/strong> With the new methodology for calculating the NDL starting in 2026, even an increase in the MMA may result in a different amount “in hand”. For some employees, the amount payable may even increase more than the increase under the MMA. <\/p>\n\n There are also changes to the rates of some social contributions for the self-employed (business licences, farmers), which depend directly on the MMA.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Accounting services<\/a> in Kaunas and throughout Lithuania, as well as other related questions or answers by phone – +37061228888.<\/a> Our team is ready to help. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":111866,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-112526","naujienos","type-naujienos","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","description-off"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAdditional taxes and changes in contributions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
PSD, “Sodra floor” and remuneration for posted workers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
\n
Changes to the NPD and the impact on the ‘hand’ wage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n