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The Active Population in Figures

Working Conditions

Legal Weekly Duration

8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.

Retirement Age

63 years for men, 61 years and 6 months for women.

Working Contracts

Temporary employment contract and open-ended contract. Informal employment represents a big part of the work force.

Labour Laws

Consult Doing Business Website, to obtain a summary of the labor regulations that apply to local entreprises.

Cost of Labour

Minimum Wage

The national minimum wage is 6,300 Moldovan Lei per month (approx. EUR 320), following a 15% increase approved by the Government of the Republic of Moldova effective January 2026.

Average Wage

The average wage in Moldova is about 317,700 MDL per year, or roughly 26,475 MDL per month (around $1,480 USD monthly).

Social Contributions

Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers: Employers have to contribute 25% of the gross salary of their employee.
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: Employees have to contribute 4% of their gross salary.

Social Partners

Employer Associations

AIA - Industrial Association of Angola

Labour Unions

Confederation of the Trade Unions Association of the Republic of Moldova (page 6 of PDF file)

Labour Regulation Bodies

The Ministry of Social Protection, Family and Child