The monthly minimum wage in the country will be increased to 1.2 million kip (US$78) starting on August 1.
The monthly minimum wage for private-sector employees will be increased from 1.1 million kips (US$73) to 1.3 million kips (US$87).
The government has begun discussion on raising the national minimum wage this March amid rising inflation and the increasing cost of living.
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has urged local officials to provide information on the number of unemployed people who need assistance.