January 29, 2026

Collective agreement-based wage increases in January

Date

January 29, 2026

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On January 1st, the wages Efling members working in the general labor market, in hotels and restaurants, and among cleaning staff, increased according to collective agreements. The wage increase will be paid on February 1st. Efling members are advised to carefully review their pay slips and ensure that the wage increases have paid off. If there are any irregularities, it is important to notify the employer immediately and request immediate correction. Efling staff is available and prepared to assist members if necessary in this regard. 


Employees in the private sector 


Fixed monthly wages for daytime work shall increase by 3.5%, but never less than 23,750 ISK, unless otherwise determined by the wage tables included in the collective agreement. 


Wage-related items in the collective agreement will increase by 3.5%, unless otherwise agreed. 


See the salary table for employees in the private labor market


Hotel and restaurant staff 


Fixed monthly wages for daytime work shall increase by 3.5%, or a minimum of 24,026 ISK (wage group 6, starting wage). 



Wage-related items in the collective bargaining agreement will increase by 3.5%, unless otherwise agreed. 


See the salary table for hotel and restaurant staff 


Salary increases for cleaning workers 


Fixed monthly wages for daytime work shall increase by 3.5%, or a minimum of 24,306 ISK (wage group 8, starting wage). 


See the salary table for cleaning staff

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