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Average Salary in Croatia

Julien Sicard
Julien Sicard
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Published
November 3, 2026
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Updated
November 3, 2026
AVERAGE GROSS MONTHLY WAGE, 2025

Employees in Croatia earned an average of €2,016 gross and €1,449 net a month in 2025, according to the Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS). Gross pay rose 10.7% from 2024, or 6.8% after inflation. In August 2026 the average was €2,180 gross and the median €1,850.

€2,016 / month
Change from 2024
+10.7%
August 2026
€2,180 / month
Median gross pay, Aug 2026
€1,850 / month
City of Zagreb, late 2025
€2,458 / month

The Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS) publishes average gross and net pay every month. The figures are monthly amounts per employee at legal entities, in euros, and DZS also publishes the median and a breakdown by county. Gross pay is before contributions and income tax; net pay is what the employee receives.

Average monthly pay in Croatia by county, October to December 2025

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>County</th><th>Average gross pay per month</th><th>Average net pay per month</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>City of Zagreb</td><td>€2,458</td><td>€1,697</td></tr><tr><td>Zagreb County</td><td>€2,101</td><td>€1,517</td></tr><tr><td>Primorje-Gorski Kotar</td><td>€2,097</td><td>€1,501</td></tr><tr><td>Karlovac</td><td>€2,018</td><td>€1,475</td></tr><tr><td>Krapina-Zagorje</td><td>€1,995</td><td>€1,454</td></tr><tr><td>Split-Dalmatia</td><td>€1,985</td><td>€1,431</td></tr><tr><td>Osijek-Baranja</td><td>€1,933</td><td>€1,414</td></tr><tr><td>Šibenik-Knin</td><td>€1,929</td><td>€1,402</td></tr><tr><td>Istria</td><td>€1,928</td><td>€1,394</td></tr><tr><td>Zadar</td><td>€1,921</td><td>€1,402</td></tr><tr><td>Sisak-Moslavina</td><td>€1,919</td><td>€1,398</td></tr><tr><td>Varaždin</td><td>€1,916</td><td>€1,393</td></tr><tr><td>Dubrovnik-Neretva</td><td>€1,911</td><td>€1,393</td></tr><tr><td>Međimurje</td><td>€1,883</td><td>€1,386</td></tr><tr><td>Lika-Senj</td><td>€1,882</td><td>€1,373</td></tr><tr><td>Koprivnica-Križevci</td><td>€1,873</td><td>€1,367</td></tr><tr><td>Požega-Slavonia</td><td>€1,859</td><td>€1,367</td></tr><tr><td>Bjelovar-Bilogora</td><td>€1,832</td><td>€1,352</td></tr><tr><td>Vukovar-Srijem</td><td>€1,809</td><td>€1,350</td></tr><tr><td>Brod-Posavina</td><td>€1,802</td><td>€1,330</td></tr><tr><td>Virovitica-Podravina</td><td>€1,777</td><td>€1,316</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Croatia</strong></td><td><strong>€2,075</strong></td><td><strong>€1,487</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

Average and median pay in Croatia, 2025 and 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Measure</th><th>Gross</th><th>Net</th><th>Period</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Average pay per month</td><td>€2,016</td><td>€1,449</td><td>2025</td></tr><tr><td>Average pay times 12</td><td>€24,192</td><td>€17,388</td><td>2025</td></tr><tr><td>Median pay per month</td><td>€1,749</td><td>€1,280</td><td>Dec 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Average pay per month</td><td>€2,180</td><td>€1,543</td><td>Aug 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Median pay per month</td><td>€1,850</td><td>€1,336</td><td>Aug 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Average pay per hour</td><td>€12.73</td><td>€9.01</td><td>Aug 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Highest activity: air transport</td><td>€3,650</td><td>€2,483</td><td>Aug 2026</td></tr><tr><td>Lowest activity: manufacture of clothing</td><td>€1,304</td><td>€979</td><td>Aug 2026</td></tr></tbody></table>

How DZS measures pay

The 2025 average was €2,016 gross and €1,449 net a month. Gross pay rose 10.7% from 2024, or 6.8% after inflation, and net pay 9.9%. In August 2026 the average reached €2,180 gross, 8.2% more than a year earlier, or 3.8% after inflation. The median gross wage was €1,850, so half of employees earned less than that.

Setting pay for a hire in Croatia

Location changes pay a lot. In the last quarter of 2025, average gross pay ran from €1,777 a month in Virovitica-Podravina County to €2,458 in the City of Zagreb. Offers in Croatia are usually quoted as a gross monthly salary in euros. Plan for the employer cost too: health insurance adds 16.5% on top of gross pay, as our guide to hiring in Croatia 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.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Croatia?

€2,016 gross and €1,449 net a month in 2025, according to DZS. In August 2026 it was €2,180 gross and €1,543 net.

What is the median salary in Croatia?

€1,850 gross and €1,336 net a month in August 2026. Half of employees earned less than that.

How fast are wages rising in Croatia?

Average gross pay rose 10.7% in 2025, or 6.8% after inflation. In August 2026 it was 8.2% above a year earlier.

Where in Croatia is pay highest?

In the City of Zagreb, with average gross pay of €2,458 a month from October to December 2025, against €2,075 for Croatia as a whole.

Which activity pays the most in Croatia?

Air transport had the highest average in August 2026, at €3,650 gross a month. Manufacture of clothing had the lowest, at €1,304.

Sources

  1. DZS, Average monthly net and gross wages, December 2025 and year 2025. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  2. DZS, Average monthly net and gross wages by county, 4th quarter 2025. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  3. DZS, Average monthly net and gross wages, August 2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
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