Does Finland Have a Minimum Wage?

Unlike countries with a flat statutory minimum wage set by parliament, Finland relies on a collective bargaining model. In sectors with universally binding collective agreements (yleissitova työehtosopimus), every employer—regardless of whether they are organized in an employer federation—is legally required to pay at least the minimum wage specified in that sector's agreement.

Your minimum pay is determined by the specific industry sector, the job classification grade (palkkaryhmä), and your verified years of experience. For instance, a property services cleaner or restaurant worker has a legally protected base rate dictated by PAM's collective agreement, not an arbitrary national hourly floor.

In rare sectors without a universally binding collective agreement or company-level agreement, the Employment Contracts Act states that an employee must be paid a 'customary and reasonable' remuneration for the work performed. Official dispute resolution and legal oversight are handled by the labour authorities and courts.