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 2026.
Minimum salary in Croatia
According to the Croatian government, from January 1, 2026, the official minimum wage in Croatia is 1,050 euros per month. After paying taxes, the employee has 800 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 2025, the minimum wage in Croatia increased by 80 euros per month or 8,2%. And for the last 5 years the growth was 490 euros. For example, in the neighboring countries of Croatia the minimum wage is as follows – Bosnia and Herzegovina (€520), Slovenia (€1,481.88), Montenegro (€670), Serbia (€680).
Average salary in Croatia
According to official data from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, the average wage in Croatia in 2026 is 2,139 euros per month. After all mandatory deductions, the net monthly income is 1,527 euros. Croatian workers earn on average €13.17 gross and €9.40 net per hour.
Note. The median net salary in Croatia is €1,282, while the gross salary is €1,750.
The highest average monthly gross salary in Croatia was recorded in the category “Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations and amounted” – 3,166 euros, and the lowest in the category “Manufacture of wearing apparel” – 1,314 euros. Compared to last year, the average income of Croatian employees increased by 8.9%.
| Sector of economy | Euro per month (gross) | Euro per month (net) |
| Financial and insurance activity | 3,138 | 2,143 |
| Information and communication | 2,992 | 2,046 |
| Health care and social work | 2,672 | 1,889 |
| Public administration and defence | 2,599 | 1,862 |
| Supply of electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning | 2,555 | 1,856 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activity | 2,363 | 1,650 |
| Education | 2,304 | 1,659 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2,129 | 1,532 |
| Art, entertainment and leisure | 2,118 | 1,504 |
| Manufacturing | 2,022 | 1,442 |
| Real estate operations | 1,973 | 1,399 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 1,943 | 1,392 |
| Transportation and storage | 1,894 | 1,368 |
| Water supply, sewerage and waste management | 1,876 | 1,367 |
| Construction | 1,711 | 1,237 |
| Fishing, agriculture and forestry | 1,709 | 1,261 |
| Accommodation and meals | 1,631 | 1,188 |
| Administrative and support services | 1,612 | 1,173 |
| Others | 1,641 | 1,199 |
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 5%, and the income tax rate in 2026 ranges from 15-23% to 25–33%.
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