Minimum wage in Croatia in 2026
€1,050.00 per month1
per monthGeneral rate since January 1, 2026
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Uredba o visini minimalne plaće za 2026. godinu (NN 132/2025)Visina minimalne plaće za razdoblje od 1. siječnja do 31. prosinca 2026. utvrđuje se u bruto iznosu od 1.050,00 eura.
Verified September 27, 2026 | €1,050.00/ monthJanuary 1, 2026 – current | January 1, 2026 | current |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Croatia in 2026?
€1,050.00 per month since January 1, 2026.
Is the minimum wage in Croatia increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
1 level of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
- Croatia
Croatia sets 1 rule of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Gross monthly minimum wage (minimalna plaća) fixed each year by Government regulation (uredba) under the Zakon o minimalnoj plaći; in euro since 2023 (kuna before). Only 2026 (EUR 1,050.00, NN 132/2025) is in the dataset so far.
Croatia
Enforcement
Enforced by Ministarstvo rada, mirovinskoga sustava, obitelji i socijalne politike.
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