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Average Salary in Montenegro

AVERAGE MONTHLY GROSS SALARY, SEPTEMBER 2026

The average gross salary in Montenegro was €1,245 in September 2026, according to MONSTAT, the statistical office. The average net salary was €1,043, up 0.3% on August 2026 and 2.7% on September 2025. Prices rose 0.5% in the month, so real net pay fell 0.2%.

€1,245 / month
Average net salary, September 2026
€1,043
Net change in a year
+2.7%
Financial and insurance, net
€1,685 / month
Information and communication, net
€1,303 / month

MONSTAT publishes average salaries every month from its monthly survey of employees and wages, covering companies and institutions of all ownership types. The average is the total paid wages divided by the number of employees paid. Net means after the employee's taxes and contributions. The latest release covers September 2026 and was published on 30 October 2026.

Average monthly net salary by activity in Montenegro, 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Activity</th><th>Average net salary, September 2026</th><th>Average net salary, August 2026</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>All activities</strong></td><td><strong>€1,043</strong></td><td><strong>€1,040</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Financial and insurance activities</td><td>€1,685</td><td>€1,689</td></tr><tr><td>Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning</td><td>€1,495</td><td>€1,491</td></tr><tr><td>Information and communication</td><td>€1,303</td><td>€1,301</td></tr><tr><td>Real estate activities</td><td>€1,232</td><td>€1,242</td></tr><tr><td>Mining and quarrying</td><td>€1,182</td><td>€1,178</td></tr><tr><td>Professional, scientific and technical activities</td><td>€1,110</td><td>€1,103</td></tr><tr><td>Public administration and defense</td><td>€1,074</td><td>€1,067</td></tr><tr><td>Health and social work</td><td>€1,069</td><td>€1,071</td></tr><tr><td>Transport and storage</td><td>€1,030</td><td>€1,028</td></tr><tr><td>Accommodation and food service</td><td>€1,027</td><td>€1,023</td></tr><tr><td>Construction</td><td>€1,026</td><td>€1,019</td></tr><tr><td>Other service activities</td><td>€985</td><td>€992</td></tr><tr><td>Wholesale and retail trade</td><td>€976</td><td>€974</td></tr><tr><td>Education</td><td>€958</td><td>€962</td></tr><tr><td>Water supply, sewerage and waste management</td><td>€936</td><td>€930</td></tr><tr><td>Manufacturing</td><td>€933</td><td>€929</td></tr><tr><td>Agriculture, forestry and fishing</td><td>€915</td><td>€909</td></tr><tr><td>Arts, entertainment and recreation</td><td>€881</td><td>€887</td></tr><tr><td>Administrative and support services</td><td>€868</td><td>€865</td></tr></tbody></table>

Average monthly net salary in Montenegro, September 2025 to September 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Month</th><th>Average net salary</th><th>Change on previous month</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>September 2025</td><td>€1,016</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>October 2025</td><td>€1,016</td><td>+0.0%</td></tr><tr><td>November 2025</td><td>€1,018</td><td>+0.2%</td></tr><tr><td>December 2025</td><td>€1,022</td><td>+0.4%</td></tr><tr><td>January 2026</td><td>€1,026</td><td>+0.4%</td></tr><tr><td>February 2026</td><td>€1,025</td><td>-0.1%</td></tr><tr><td>March 2026</td><td>€1,027</td><td>+0.2%</td></tr><tr><td>April 2026</td><td>€1,029</td><td>+0.2%</td></tr><tr><td>May 2026</td><td>€1,033</td><td>+0.4%</td></tr><tr><td>June 2026</td><td>€1,036</td><td>+0.3%</td></tr><tr><td>July 2026</td><td>€1,037</td><td>+0.1%</td></tr><tr><td>August 2026</td><td>€1,040</td><td>+0.3%</td></tr><tr><td>September 2026</td><td>€1,043</td><td>+0.3%</td></tr></tbody></table>

How pay differs in Montenegro

Activity changes pay a lot. Financial and insurance activities averaged €1,685 net in September 2026, electricity and gas supply €1,495 and information and communication €1,303. Administrative and support services averaged €868, the lowest of all activities. The national average net salary was €1,043.

Setting pay for a hire in Montenegro

Montenegrin pay is often quoted net, so check which figure a candidate means. The average gross salary was €1,245 against €1,043 net in September 2026. Employer contributions add only 0.5% on top of gross pay, as our guide to hiring in Montenegro 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 Montenegro?

The average gross salary was €1,245 in September 2026 and the average net salary €1,043, according to MONSTAT. These are the latest official figures.

How fast is pay rising in Montenegro?

The average net salary rose 2.7% from September 2025 to September 2026, from €1,016 to €1,043. In September 2026 alone it rose 0.3%, while prices rose 0.5%.

Which activity pays the most in Montenegro?

Financial and insurance activities had the highest average net salary in September 2026 at €1,685, followed by electricity and gas supply at €1,495 and information and communication at €1,303.

How much do IT workers earn in Montenegro?

The average net salary in information and communication was €1,303 in September 2026, against €1,043 for all activities.

Is the average salary in Montenegro gross or net?

MONSTAT publishes both. In September 2026 the average gross salary was €1,245 and the average net salary, after the employee's taxes and contributions, was €1,043.

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