While the cost of living in Croatia has gone up a bit after the country switched to the Euro in January 2023, both minimum and average salaries here have gone up steadily.
Today we’re going to find out just how good things are in the country, by looking at the minimum wage, as well as the average salary here in Croatia in 2025.
If you don’t want to go through all the details, here’s the quick overview:
- Minimum gross salary: €970/month
- Average gross salary: €1,820/month
Living on minimum wage here is very difficult, so if you’re planning to relocate and you’re looking to rent and live on your own, minimum wage wouldn’t be enough for a decent life (it would be challenging but doable for a couple sharing the costs though).
When it comes to the average salary, the numbers are more or less the same in all the larger cities, with slightly lower amounts expected in the smaller cities and towns.
So large, popular cities like Zagreb, Split or Dubrovnik will be your best choices if you’re looking for the highest potential salaries in the country.
With all these in mind, let’s get more in-depth below and learn everything there is to be known about the wage structure in Croatia.
Minimum Salary in Croatia in 2025
The minimum take-home salary in Croatia is 750 Euros per month (or €970 gross). The NET minimum salary is €73 higher compared to 2023, well above the annual inflation.
If we look at the fact that the minimum salary follows an even greater increase in 2024 (+€117 per month), we can say that the switch to Euros overall helped the country, as the people working here are now earning more than ever.
If you want to compare these numbers, here’s how things looked like in the previous years:
Below is a simple table illustrating year-by-year changes:
| Year | Salary | Year-over-Year Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €750 (Net) | +€73 |
| 2024 | €677 (Net) | +€117 |
| 2023 | €560 (Net) | +€60 |
| 2022 | €500 (Net) | +€50 |
| 2021 | €450 (Net) | — |
The numbers look really good, proving that the country’s switch to Euros, as well as it joining the EU and the Schengen area in the first place, have helped it a lot and improved the quality of life of all Croatians.
Average salary in Croatia in 2025
The average salary in Croatia in 2025 is €1,315 per month net (take home), or €1,820 gross. The net earnings have increased by €135/month compared to last year.
The increase in average earnings had slowed after the country’s switch to the Euro, but have recovered and regained momentum this year, growing a lot more than the minimum wages.
Below is a table showing the average monthly salaries in Croatia by year, so you can compare the numbers and see the progress yourself. Note: these are the take-home salaries.
| Year | Average Monthly Salary | YoY Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | €1,315 | +€135 |
| 2024 | €1,180 | +€30 |
| 2023 | €1,150 | +€115 |
| 2022 | €1,035 | +€130 |
| 2021 | €905 | +€40 |
| 2020 | €865 | +€45 |
| 2019 | €820 | — |
Of course, if you compare the average wages in Croatia to those in the European Union, things don’t look that good, as Croatia is still towards the bottom, above 5 countries only.
Also, keep in mind that prices in Croatia are generally lower than in many higher-earning EU countries, so everything sort of balances out, resulting in a reasonable quality of life on an average salary in most of the country’s cities.
For updated statistics, check out the official data here (also in English language)
What is a good salary in Croatia?
If your take-home pay is anything over 1,315 Euros each month, you can say that you have a decent salary by Croatian standards and you’ll be able to live a decent life.
For a single person, €1,500 per month can be considered a really good amount and allow you to live a good life.
It’s even better if you have a partner to share some costs with, so both of you would have at least 2,000 Euros to spend each month, as you would reduce rental costs and some of the food costs as well.
Conclusion
Hopefully, my article about the minimum and average salary in Croatia (as well as my analysis of the overall situation) helps you paint a better picture of both the cost of living here as well as what to expect to make if you plan to relocate to this beautiful country or search for a job.
And if you have questions, I will happily answer them if I can, so don’t hesitate to post them below!
thanks this is really helpful stuff if you can include the family cost of living that would be more valuable, for Example parents and 3 children’s cost of living.
You can check out my Croatia cost of living article here: https://www.croatiawise.com/croatia-cost-of-living-zagreb-dubrovnik-split-etc.html
I want to send my son to Croatia light duty driver having salary 700 euro + accommodation. Is it sufficient to live there and have any chance to save some euros?
Yes, if he is thrifty and has accommodation paid for and the 700 Euros are the net (take home) salary, then he can definitely do well and save a chunk of the money.
Please can I bring my family through work permit visa. and also how to calculate overtime in Croatia. Please are they company that give visa sponsorship jobs? As well as accommodation.
Yes, you can bring your family here if you have a work permit visa, but you will need a new application for each family member. Some companies offer accommodation and more than the minimum salary here – but it depends from company to company.