Employees of legal persons in Slovenia earned an average of €2,536.03 gross and €1,602.05 net a month in 2025, according to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS). Gross earnings rose 5.9% from 2024, or 3.4% after inflation. In August 2026 the average was €2,695.56 gross.
€2,536 / month
Change from 2024
+5.9%
August 2026
€2,695.56 / month
Average net pay, 2025
€1,602.05 / month
Central Slovenia, 2025
€2,781.67 / month
The Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS) publishes average gross and net earnings every month, for persons in paid employment by legal persons. The figures are monthly amounts in euros, with breakdowns by statistical region and by activity. Gross pay is before contributions and income tax; net pay is what the employee receives.
Average monthly pay in Slovenia by region, 2025
<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Statistical region of employment</th><th>Average gross pay per month</th><th>Average net pay per month</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Central Slovenia (Osrednjeslovenska)</td><td>€2,781.67</td><td>€1,738.18</td></tr><tr><td>Southeast Slovenia (Jugovzhodna)</td><td>€2,532.96</td><td>€1,607.37</td></tr><tr><td>Gorenjska</td><td>€2,445.28</td><td>€1,552.66</td></tr><tr><td>Posavska</td><td>€2,441.62</td><td>€1,546.70</td></tr><tr><td>Coastal-Karst (Obalno-kraška)</td><td>€2,422.94</td><td>€1,539.81</td></tr><tr><td>Goriška</td><td>€2,398.86</td><td>€1,532.04</td></tr><tr><td>Podravska</td><td>€2,377.12</td><td>€1,508.19</td></tr><tr><td>Koroška</td><td>€2,349.45</td><td>€1,494.29</td></tr><tr><td>Zasavska</td><td>€2,332.26</td><td>€1,489.55</td></tr><tr><td>Pomurska</td><td>€2,329.40</td><td>€1,486.73</td></tr><tr><td>Savinjska</td><td>€2,315.75</td><td>€1,482.13</td></tr><tr><td>Primorsko-notranjska</td><td>€2,206.01</td><td>€1,416.62</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Slovenia</strong></td><td><strong>€2,536.03</strong></td><td><strong>€1,602.05</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>
Average monthly pay in Slovenia by activity, 2025
<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Activity</th><th>Average gross pay per month</th><th>Average net pay per month</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply</td><td>€3,554.69</td><td>€2,187.09</td></tr><tr><td>Financial and insurance activities</td><td>€3,527.24</td><td>€2,141.73</td></tr><tr><td>Information and communication</td><td>€3,334.94</td><td>€2,052.33</td></tr><tr><td>Mining and quarrying</td><td>€3,201.94</td><td>€2,003.44</td></tr><tr><td>Public administration and defense</td><td>€3,072.61</td><td>€1,927.14</td></tr><tr><td>Human health and social work</td><td>€2,917.84</td><td>€1,817.76</td></tr><tr><td>Professional, scientific and technical activities</td><td>€2,833.31</td><td>€1,768.10</td></tr><tr><td>Education</td><td>€2,606.43</td><td>€1,655.96</td></tr><tr><td>Manufacturing</td><td>€2,466.68</td><td>€1,565.17</td></tr><tr><td>Arts, entertainment and recreation</td><td>€2,446.90</td><td>€1,563.01</td></tr><tr><td>Water supply, sewerage and waste management</td><td>€2,416.38</td><td>€1,545.98</td></tr><tr><td>Wholesale and retail trade</td><td>€2,313.14</td><td>€1,471.71</td></tr><tr><td>Real estate activities</td><td>€2,302.52</td><td>€1,460.34</td></tr><tr><td>Transportation and storage</td><td>€2,239.95</td><td>€1,427.02</td></tr><tr><td>Agriculture, forestry and fishing</td><td>€2,096.17</td><td>€1,357.33</td></tr><tr><td>Construction</td><td>€2,040.36</td><td>€1,302.52</td></tr><tr><td>Other service activities</td><td>€2,030.22</td><td>€1,314.57</td></tr><tr><td>Administrative and support service activities</td><td>€1,843.15</td><td>€1,198.44</td></tr><tr><td>Accommodation and food service</td><td>€1,837.62</td><td>€1,197.41</td></tr></tbody></table>
How SURS measures pay
The 2025 average was €2,536.03 gross and €1,602.05 net a month. Gross pay rose 5.9% from 2024, or 3.4% after inflation, and net pay 5.0%. In August 2026 the average reached €2,695.56 gross and €1,688.55 net, 8.3% more than a year earlier, or 5.1% after inflation.
Setting pay for a hire in Slovenia
Location and sector change pay. In 2025, average gross pay ran from €2,206.01 a month in Primorsko-notranjska to €2,781.67 in Central Slovenia (Osrednjeslovenska), the region around Ljubljana. By activity, it ran from €1,837.62 in accommodation and food service to €3,554.69 in electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply. Offers in Slovenia are usually quoted as a gross monthly salary in euros. Plan for the employer cost too: contributions add 17.10% on top of gross pay, as our guide to hiring in Slovenia 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 Slovenia?
€2,536.03 gross and €1,602.05 net a month in 2025, according to SURS. In August 2026 it was €2,695.56 gross and €1,688.55 net.
How fast are wages rising in Slovenia?
Average gross pay rose 5.9% in 2025, or 3.4% after inflation. In August 2026 it was 8.3% above a year earlier.
Where in Slovenia is pay highest?
In Central Slovenia (Osrednjeslovenska), the region around Ljubljana, with average gross pay of €2,781.67 a month in 2025, against €2,536.03 for Slovenia as a whole.
Which activity pays the most in Slovenia?
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply had the highest average in 2025, at €3,554.69 gross a month. Accommodation and food service had the lowest, at €1,837.62.
What do IT workers earn in Slovenia?
Average gross pay in information and communication was €3,334.94 a month in 2025, according to SURS.