Italy has no statutory minimum wage – pay is set in national collective agreements (CCNL), which often add a 13th and 14th monthly salary. Employers say they struggle to find almost half of the staff they look for – most of all skilled workers and technicians – while tourism and trade hire the most. Find out where to look for a job, how to apply and what to do in your first weeks.
Italy’s public employment service is run by the regions through local employment centres (Centri per l’impiego). To use their services you need the Italian digital identity SPID and a declaration that you are available for work (DID). Every centre also offers EURES services. Start here:
Many companies publish vacancies on their own websites, and speculative applications are common. LinkedIn and professional networks, Chambers of Commerce websites and newspapers are also worth checking.
For step-by-step advice on job search, CVs and interviews in any EU country, see our How to find a job abroad – 10 practical guides.
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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