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Average Salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina

AVERAGE MONTHLY GROSS WAGE, AUGUST 2026

The average gross wage in Bosnia and Herzegovina was BAM 2,646 in August 2026, according to the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BHAS). The average net wage was BAM 1,701. Gross pay was 8.0% higher than in August 2025 in nominal terms.

BAM 2,646 / month
Average net wage, August 2026
BAM 1,701
Average gross wage, 2025
BAM 2,436
Gross pay change in a year
+8.0%
Information and communication, gross
BAM 3,561 / month

BHAS publishes average gross and net wages every month for persons in employment in legal entities across Bosnia and Herzegovina. The latest release covers August 2026 and was published on 20 October 2026. Net means after the employee's contributions and income tax.

Average monthly wage by activity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, August 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Activity, August 2026</th><th>Average gross wage</th><th>Average net wage</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>All activities</strong></td><td><strong>BAM 2,646</strong></td><td><strong>BAM 1,701</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Information and communication</td><td>BAM 3,561</td><td>BAM 2,252</td></tr><tr><td>Financial and insurance activities</td><td>BAM 3,479</td><td>BAM 2,204</td></tr><tr><td>Public administration and defense</td><td>BAM 3,432</td><td>BAM 2,183</td></tr><tr><td>Human health and social work</td><td>BAM 3,429</td><td>BAM 2,180</td></tr><tr><td>Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning</td><td>BAM 3,234</td><td>BAM 2,055</td></tr><tr><td>Professional, scientific and technical</td><td>BAM 3,108</td><td>BAM 2,007</td></tr><tr><td>Mining and quarrying</td><td>BAM 2,851</td><td>BAM 1,866</td></tr><tr><td>Education</td><td>BAM 2,703</td><td>BAM 1,726</td></tr><tr><td>Other service activities</td><td>BAM 2,670</td><td>BAM 1,715</td></tr><tr><td>Transportation and storage</td><td>BAM 2,339</td><td>BAM 1,504</td></tr><tr><td>Administrative and support services</td><td>BAM 2,317</td><td>BAM 1,485</td></tr><tr><td>Water supply and waste management</td><td>BAM 2,311</td><td>BAM 1,491</td></tr><tr><td>Real estate activities</td><td>BAM 2,309</td><td>BAM 1,470</td></tr><tr><td>Agriculture, forestry and fishing</td><td>BAM 2,299</td><td>BAM 1,477</td></tr><tr><td>Arts, entertainment and recreation</td><td>BAM 2,255</td><td>BAM 1,445</td></tr><tr><td>Wholesale and retail trade</td><td>BAM 2,151</td><td>BAM 1,385</td></tr><tr><td>Manufacturing</td><td>BAM 2,090</td><td>BAM 1,383</td></tr><tr><td>Construction</td><td>BAM 2,037</td><td>BAM 1,320</td></tr><tr><td>Accommodation and food service</td><td>BAM 1,837</td><td>BAM 1,188</td></tr></tbody></table>

Average monthly wage in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2025 to 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Period</th><th>Average gross wage</th><th>Average net wage</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>2025 average</td><td>BAM 2,436</td><td>BAM 1,570</td></tr><tr><td>August 2025</td><td>BAM 2,449</td><td>BAM 1,579</td></tr><tr><td>July 2026</td><td>BAM 2,694</td><td>BAM 1,732</td></tr><tr><td><strong>August 2026</strong></td><td><strong>BAM 2,646</strong></td><td><strong>BAM 1,701</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Change, August 2025 to August 2026</td><td>+8.0%</td><td>+7.7%</td></tr></tbody></table>

How pay differs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Activity changes pay a lot. Information and communication averaged BAM 3,561 gross in August 2026, and financial and insurance activities BAM 3,479. Accommodation and food service averaged BAM 1,837, the lowest of all sections. Public administration and defense averaged BAM 3,432.

Setting pay for a hire in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Pay is often quoted net, so check which figure a candidate means. Employer costs depend on the entity: in the Federation of BiH employers add 5% on top of gross pay, as our guide to hiring in Bosnia and Herzegovina shows. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average gross wage was BAM 2,646 in August 2026 and the average net wage BAM 1,701, according to BHAS. These are the latest official figures.

What was the average salary in 2025?

BHAS puts the 2025 average at BAM 2,436 gross and BAM 1,570 net a month.

Which activity pays the most in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Information and communication had the highest average gross wage in August 2026 at BAM 3,561, followed by financial and insurance activities at BAM 3,479 and public administration and defense at BAM 3,432.

How much do IT workers earn in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The information and communication section averaged BAM 3,561 gross and BAM 2,252 net in August 2026.

How fast are wages rising?

Average gross pay was 8.0% higher in August 2026 than in August 2025, and net pay 7.7% higher, in nominal terms.

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