Monthly minimum wage in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Monthly minimum wage was 38,507 in 2026. ▲ Rising
Monthly minimum wage in North Macedonia, 2013–2026
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for monthly minimum wage in North Macedonia is 38,507, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 164.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage in North Macedonia peaked at 38,507 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 12,268, in 2013.
That places North Macedonia 48th out of 173 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Monthly minimum wage in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12,268 | — |
| 2014 | 13,140 | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 13,986 | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 14,563 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 17,130 | +17.6% |
| 2018 | 17,130 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 20,997 | +22.6% |
| 2020 | 21,107 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 22,146 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 26,422 | +19.3% |
| 2023 | 29,739 | +12.6% |
| 2024 | 33,352 | +12.1% |
| 2025 | 36,037 | +8.1% |
| 2026 | 38,507 | +6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 15,602 | 12,268 | 20,997 | 7 |
| 2020s | 29,616 | 21,107 | 38,507 | 7 |
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More work & labour data for North Macedonia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.21 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1782 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,405 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 525.79 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 422.57 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 440.42 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 863 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is monthly minimum wage in North Macedonia?
- Monthly minimum wage in North Macedonia was 38,507 in 2026, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 38,507 in 2026.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,268 in 2013.
- How does North Macedonia rank for monthly minimum wage?
- North Macedonia ranks 48th out of 173 countries with data for 2026.
- Is monthly minimum wage rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 164.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.