Employment practice living wage

Università IULM pays all staff and faculty at least the living wage, defined as the local living wage, in accordance with Article 36 of the Italian Constitution and the principles of fair and dignified remuneration set out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (Article 31).

 

In compliance with national regulations on remuneration for university personnel, IULM applies the annual salary adjustment established by the Decree of the President of the Council of Ministers (DPCM) of 23 July 2024, issued pursuant to Article 24 of Law No. 448/1998.

The decree sets a 4.8 % increase in base salaries, special allowances, and fixed payments for university professors and researchers effective from 1 January 2024, based on data provided by ISTAT, which reported a 4.8 % overall variation in contractual remuneration for public-sector employees between 2022 and 2023.

IULM’s minimum wage therefore exceeds the national living-wage benchmark, ensuring that every employee receives fair compensation above the threshold for a dignified standard of living in Lombardy.

Through these measures, IULM guarantees full compliance with national and EU standards on fair remuneration, reaffirming its commitment to SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth.