Pay subsidy
Covers 50–70% of wage costs when hiring an unemployed jobseeker, applied for through your municipal employment area. Typical amount: ~€1,260–2,020 / month (50–70% of payroll, 5–10 months).
Facts last verified 23.7.2026
Covers 50–70% of wage costs when hiring an unemployed jobseeker, applied for through your municipal employment area.
Key facts
- Provider: Municipal employment areas
- Type: Grant
- Typical amount: ~€1,260–2,020 / month
- Rate / terms: 50–70% of payroll, 5–10 months
- Legal basis: GBER / de minimis
- Who it is for: Micro to large companies · hiring
How to apply
Regional business development aid is applied for from your regional authority through the state administration's e-service; rural instruments are applied for in Ruokavirasto's Hyrrä service. In both, apply before starting the project — costs incurred before the application is submitted are typically not eligible at all.
Regional eligibility does the heavy lifting: the same project can get a very different support level depending on your municipality's support area. Verify your region's status before building the budget.
Decisions reference your project plan literally, so describe concrete measures and costs, not ambitions. Check current terms with the granting authority before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Pay subsidy provide?
Typical amount: ~€1,260–2,020 / month. Support level / terms: 50–70% of payroll, 5–10 months.
Who can apply for Pay subsidy?
Provider: Municipal employment areas. Company size: micro, small, medium, midcap, large. Typical use: hiring.
On what legal basis is Pay subsidy granted?
GBER / de minimis.
Indicative screening information, not advice. Amounts and rules change, so confirm the current terms and eligibility with the provider before you rely on them.
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