Minimum Wage in Czechia in 2027: Expected to Rise to 24,900 CZK

The new amount is expected to apply from 1 January 2027 to employees working the standard 40-hour week. The Czech Ministry of Labour is already using 24,900 CZK as the expected minimum wage for 2027 in its current proposals.

As of 1 September 2026, however, the final monthly and hourly rates have not yet been formally announced. The Ministry must officially declare the minimum wage (minimální mzda) for the following year by 30 September.

What will the Czech minimum wage be in 2027?

If the current calculation is confirmed, the minimum wage will change as follows:

• 2026 – 22,400 CZK gross per month;
• 2027 – 24,900 CZK gross per month;
• increase – 2,500 CZK per month.

The expected figure of 24,900 CZK for 2027 is stated by the Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.

This is a gross amount before income tax and social and health insurance deductions. The actual net salary depends on the employee's tax credits and individual circumstances.

How is the 2027 minimum wage calculated?

Czechia now uses an automatic adjustment mechanism instead of setting the minimum wage solely through annual negotiations. The calculation is based on the forecast average gross wage in the national economy and a coefficient set by the government.

For 2027, the Ministry of Labour has proposed a coefficient of 0.446. This means the minimum wage is intended to reach approximately 44.6% of the forecast average wage.

The proposed coefficients for 2027 and 2028 are explained in the official Ministry proposal. The calculated monthly amount is rounded upward to the nearest 100 CZK.

What will the minimum hourly wage be in 2027?

The Ministry also announces a minimum hourly rate for a standard 40-hour working week. The final hourly amount for 2027 has not yet been officially declared.

It is not calculated simply by dividing 24,900 CZK by the same number of hours every month. The statutory calculation takes account of the average number of working hours in the calendar year and excludes hours falling on public holidays.

The final hourly rate should therefore be checked after the official announcement. The calculation method and annual timetable are described on the Ministry's minimum wage page.

Does the minimum wage apply to DPP and DPČ?

Yes. The legal minimum does not apply only to standard employment contracts. Remuneration under DPP and DPČ agreements must also comply with minimum wage rules.

If an employee's eligible remuneration falls below the legal minimum, the employer must pay the difference. This requirement is contained in the Czech Labour Code.

For employees working shorter hours, the monthly minimum is reduced proportionally. Someone working half of the standard working time is therefore not automatically entitled to the full 24,900 CZK per month.

Which additional payments do not count toward the minimum wage?

Not every payment received during the month can be used to reach the statutory minimum. Pay for overtime and supplements for work on public holidays, at night, on Saturdays or Sundays, or in difficult working conditions are excluded from the minimum wage calculation.

If the employee's eligible pay remains below the minimum after these items are excluded, the employer must make an additional payment to reach the required level.

What happened to the guaranteed wage system?

Since 2025, the former system of mandatory guaranteed wage levels has been abolished for employees paid a wage in the private sector. For most private-sector employees, the national minimum wage is therefore the statutory basic floor.

A separate guaranteed pay system continues to operate in the public sector. The Ministry of Labour is also proposing changes from 2027 so that the lowest public-sector salary tariff cannot fall below the minimum wage.

What should employees check from January 2027?

Employees working full time under the standard 40-hour week should check that their eligible gross pay is not below the officially announced 2027 minimum. The same protection applies to foreign employees whose employment is governed by Czech labour law.

The key expected figure for 2027 is 24,900 CZK gross per month, compared with 22,400 CZK in 2026. The final monthly and hourly minimum wage should be confirmed after the Ministry of Labour publishes its official announcement by 30 September 2026.