According to the Iranian regime’s Minister of Labor, the minimum wage for workers in 2025 has increased from 71 million rials (approximately $75) to 103.99 million rials (approximately $110). This indicates a more than 46% increase in the minimum wage.
According to the state-run Mehr News Agency, Ahmad Meydari, the Iranian regime’s Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare, announced after the 335th session of the Supreme Labor Council that an agreement had been reached between worker representatives, the government, and employers regarding the minimum wage for workers in 2025. The final meeting was held on Saturday, March 15.
Meydari stated that under the new agreement, the monthly minimum wage has risen from 71 million rials to 103.99 million rials. The housing allowance remains unchanged, and the total minimum earnings for married workers with two children have increased to 163.51 million rials (approximately $172).
Previously, this amount was 116 million rials (approximately $122) and has now increased to 163.51 million rials.
Regarding wages for married workers, Meydari stated: “The wages for married workers without children have increased from 99 million rials (approximately $104) to 139.09 million rials (approximately $147). Additionally, the labor consumption allowance (or worker’s benefits package) has increased from 14 million rials (approximately $15) to 22 million rials (approximately $23).”
The Iranian regime’s Minister of Labor added that further details would soon be made available to the media. He also announced that the seniority-based salary increment had increased from 21 million rials (approximately $22) to 28 million rials (approximately $30).
