Key Facts: Slovenia Wages
- Country
- Slovenia (SVN)
- Continent
- Europe
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Minimum Wage
- €8.55 /hr ($9.73 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- €2,300 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- €27,600 /year
- Median Individual Income
- €16,800 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities; 2026 figure verified via Wikipedia EU member states by minimum wage table (eff 2026-01-01)
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-04
Slovenia — Average Salary & Wages
Euro (EUR) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Slovenia is
€27,600 a year
But half of all workers earn less than €16,800 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Slovenia is €8.55/hr ($9.73 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is €2,300 ($2,618.10 USD). The median monthly income is €1,400 ($1,593.63 USD).
Slovenia's minimum wage is among the highest for Europe, ranking #13 out of 40 countries with statutory minimum wages. Over the past 6 years, the minimum wage has increased by 58% in nominal terms. The standard work week is 40 hours.
Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees. Net estimated after progressive income tax and social contributions.
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2020, the minimum wage has grown +58% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Slovenia, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $15.55/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Slovenia earns €1,481.88/mo. That is 64% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- €1,481.88 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 64% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $1,686.83/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +58% since 2020
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- €8.55
- Monthly
- €1,481.88
- Annual
- €17,782.56Based on 12 monthly payments
Minimalna plača. 2026 rate of €1,481.88/month effective January 1 (18.2% increase from 2025's €1,253.90). Adjusted annually based on consumer prices and other factors. Slovenia's minimum wage is among the highest in Central and Eastern Europe. It was significantly reformed in 2010 when bonuses and allowances were excluded from the minimum wage calculation.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.3x pay
Standard workweek is 40 hours (minimum 36 hours for full-time). Overtime limited to 8 hours/week and 170 hours/year (extendable to 230 by consent). Overtime premium at least 30%.
How Slovenia Compares
| Metric | Slovenia | Europe Avg. | Europe Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $9.73/hr | $8.44/hr | $17.99/hr (Jersey) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $2,618.10/mo | $3,218.62/mo | $9,615.38/mo (Switzerland) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Andorra | $9.50 |
| Spain | $9.06 |
| Cayman Islands | $10.50 |
| Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba | $10.65 |
| British Virgin Islands | $8.50 |
| Slovenia | $9.73 |
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What is the minimum wage in Slovenia?
The minimum wage in Slovenia is €8.55/hr (approximately $9.73 USD), effective since 2026-01-01. Minimalna plača. 2026 rate of €1,481.88/month effective January 1 (18.2% increase from 2025's €1,253.90). Adjusted annually based on consumer prices and other factors. Slovenia's minimum wage is among the highest in Central and Eastern Europe. It was significantly reformed in 2010 when bonuses and allowances were excluded from the minimum wage calculation.
What is the average salary in Slovenia?
The average gross monthly salary in Slovenia is €2,300 (approximately $2,618.10 USD). Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees. Net estimated after progressive income tax and social contributions. Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS) (2025).
How many hours is the standard work week in Slovenia?
The standard work week in Slovenia is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.3x the normal rate. Standard workweek is 40 hours (minimum 36 hours for full-time). Overtime limited to 8 hours/week and 170 hours/year (extendable to 230 by consent). Overtime premium at least 30%.
How has the minimum wage in Slovenia changed over time?
The minimum wage in Slovenia has changed as follows: €940.58 in 2020, €1,024.24 in 2021, €1,074.43 in 2022, €1,203.36 in 2023, €1,253.90 in 2024, €1,253.90 in 2025, €1,481.88 in 2026. This represents 7 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Slovenia in USD?
The minimum wage in Slovenia converts to approximately $9.73/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Slovenia in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Slovenia is approximately $2,618.10 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Slovenia's minimum wage compare to the Europe average?
Slovenia's minimum wage ranks #13 out of 40 countries with statutory minimum wages in Europe, placing it above the median for Europe.
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