Vientiane:Laos is set to increase its minimum wage and living allowance to a combined total of 3.4 million kip per month starting in 2027, as stated in a recent government notice.
According to Lao News Agency, Notice No. 1499/PMO, issued by the Prime Minister's Office on October 21, 2026, outlines the wage changes. The minimum wage will rise from 1.6 million kip to 2 million kip per person per month, and the cost-of-living allowance will increase from 900,000 kip to 1.4 million kip.
The notice directs the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare to work in coordination with relevant agencies and sectors to ensure employers are informed and businesses are guided in implementing the new wage rates from the specified date.