MINIMUM AND AVERAGE SALARY IN CROATIA
Croatia is a small state with a population of just over 4 million people, located in the south of Central Europe and the western Balkan Peninsula. It borders with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, Hungary and Montenegro. Since 2013, it is a member of the European Union.
Today, Croatia has a fairly high standard of living and decent wages. It is a great place not only for employment, but also a popular tourist destination with many luxury resorts and historical attractions. Let's find out what salaries in Croatia in 2023.
Minimum salary in Croatia
According to the Croatian government, from January 1, 2023, the official minimum wage in Croatia is 700 euros per month. After paying taxes, the employee has 530 euros at his or her disposal. The minimum wage is paid to about 51,000 Croatian professionals who work a full-time, 40-hour work week.
Compared to 2022, the minimum wage in Croatia increased by 80 euros per month or 12.5%. And for the last 5 years the growth was 143,5 euros. For example, in the neighboring countries of Croatia the minimum wage is as follows – Bosnia and Herzegovina (€360), Slovenia (€1,203.36), Montenegro (€532.5), Hungary (€615).
Average salary in Croatia
According to official data from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, the average wage in Croatia in 2023 is 1,499 euros per month. After all mandatory deductions, the net monthly income is 1,094 euros. Croatian workers earn on average €8.41 gross and €6.14 net per hour. The highest salaries in Croatia are recorded in the information and communication sector, and the lowest in the accommodation and meals sector.
| Sector of economy | Euro per month (gross) | Euro per month (net) |
| Information and communication | 2,257 | 1,549 |
| Financial and insurance activity | 2,043 | 1,431 |
| Health care and social work | 1,810 | 1,312 |
| Supply of electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning | 1,762 | 1,322 |
| Public administration and defence | 1,709 | 1,262 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activity | 1,683 | 1,193 |
| Extraction of mineral resources | 1,657 | 1,197 |
| Education | 1,565 | 1,155 |
| Transportation and storage | 1,429 | 1,046 |
| Real estate operations | 1,411 | 1,018 |
| Art, entertainment and leisure | 1,380 | 1,008 |
| Production | 1,346 | 993 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 1,338 | 983 |
| Fishing, agriculture and forestry | 1,298 | 970 |
| Water supply, sewerage and waste management | 1,282 | 963 |
| Construction | 1,217 | 900 |
| Administrative and support services | 1,209 | 891 |
| Accommodation and meals | 1,193 | 883 |
| Others | 1,270 | 937 |
Note. Information on average wages by sector is based on official data from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics.
In conclusion, we note that the unemployment rate in Croatia is about 6-7%, and the income tax rate in 2023 ranges from 20 to 30%.
