Employer cost in Lithuania at different salaries
| Salary level | Gross salary | Employer SSC | Total employer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67% of AW | 19,077 EUR | 1.8% | 19,419 EUR |
| 100% of AW | 28,474 EUR | 1.8% | 28,983 EUR |
| 167% of AW | 47,551 EUR | 1.8% | 48,402 EUR |
Worked example
The OECD average wage in Lithuania for 2025 is 28,474 EUR (about $56,643 in US-dollar purchasing power). On top of that salary the employer pays social security contributions of 1.8%, or 510 EUR. That brings the statutory total to 28,983 EUR a year (2,415 EUR a month), or 14 EUR per hour at 2,080 hours. In 2024 the rate at the average wage was 1.8%, so it was essentially unchanged. The rate stays at about 1.8% even at 167% of the average wage, so it scales with pay.
Lithuania ranks #34 of 38 OECD countries for employer contributions at the average wage (OECD average: 16.6%). Employer contributions are low here, so most of the wage wedge falls on the employee side.
Sources: OECD Taxing Wages 2025, comparative indicators (single worker, no children; average wage as defined by the OECD for each country) and OECD, Non-tax compulsory payments as an additional burden on labour income in 2025 (Tables 5 and 6) for mandatory pension and insurance payments that are not classed as taxes, such as Australian superannuation. Model estimates: voluntary benefits, local caps and sector-specific schemes are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an employee cost in Lithuania?
At the OECD average wage of 28,474 EUR, about 28,983 EUR a year including 1.8% employer social security (2025).
What are employer social security contributions in Lithuania?
About 1.8% of gross pay at the average wage, 1.8% at 67% and 1.8% at 167% of it (OECD model).