Labour costs in the EU – Hourly labour costs ranged from €5.4 to €43.5 across the EU Member States in 2018 – Lowest in Bulgaria and Romania, highest in Denmark, Luxembourg and Belgium

European Commission – EUROSTAT Brussels, 11 April 2019 In 2018, average hourly labour costs in the whole economy (excluding agriculture and public administration) were estimated to be €27.4 in the European Union (EU) and €30.6 in the euro area.
Source: Comunicati Stampa EU