Lithuania’s minimum wage is €1,153 a month (€7.05 an hour) in 2026, and overtime is paid at least 1.5 times your normal rate. 80% of people aged 20–64 have a job, more than the EU average. The government lists shortage professions in IT, engineering and electronics. Find out how to apply and what to do in your first weeks.
The Ministry of Economy and Innovation keeps an official list of high value-added professions with worker shortages (latest version in force from 10 June 2026). It covers:
The EURES labour market information for Lithuania (2025) also lists shortages of machine operators, building trades workers, heavy truck drivers for international transport, welders, electricians, plumbers and logistics managers. There are more jobseekers than jobs for administrative workers, construction labourers and car and taxi drivers.
Regional hubs: Vilnius for IT, biotech and fintech; Kaunas for automotive components, electronics, metalworking and logistics; Klaipėda for the port, the petrochemical industry and tourism.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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