Minimum wage in Finland 2026. Following last year’s trade union negotiations, 2026 will see further wage increases in Finland. Under local regulations, foreign employers are required to declare their compliance with Finnish collective agreements and to adhere to their terms.
Minimum wage in Finland 2026 is the result of agreements reached a year ago. In spring 2025, the largest federations of Finnish trade unions and employers signed agreements on wage increases. As a result, the increases were spread over three phases between 2025 and 2027. It is worth noting that the increases do not come into effect on 1 January. The new pay regulations have different effective dates for each sector.
Minimum wages in Finland 2026 in the technology sector
From 1 March 2026, new wage levels and pay rise mechanisms have been introduced, taking into account agreements at workplace level. For example, in a system comprising nine job categories and based on a detailed analysis of competencies, minimum rates range from €10.57/hour (category 1) to €15.62/hour (category 9).
In the electrical sector, pay rises are more centralised. The new hourly rates will come into effect on 1 August 2026. For example, for the group of workers with the least experience, the rate will be €13.10 per hour. Meanwhile, a specialist’s pay will rise to €21.91 per hour.
Minimum wage in Finland’s construction sector.
A pay rise is also planned in the construction sector. From 1 June 2026, wages will rise by 2.9%, e.g. for an employee who is no longer a trainee, from €13.79/hour to €14.19/hour. Meanwhile, the wage for an experienced specialist will rise to €18.64/hour.
Don’t forget about the mandatory pay supplements.
It is worth noting that the rates shown are minimum rates. We must add mandatory allowances resulting from collective agreements to the salary. These include, for example, shift allowances, allowances for evening and night work, and seniority and qualification bonuses. Holiday allowances and compensation related to the organisation of working time are also mandatory allowances.
Another important point to note is that, in the case of foreign workers posted or hired to work in Finland, the rates must be higher than those applicable to staff with the lowest qualifications.
