Zagreb average net salary exceeds Croatian national average

In July 2026, the average monthly net salary in Zagreb was 1,738 euros, which is 198 euros higher than the Croatian national average of 1,540 euros. While this represents a 7.1 percent increase compared to July of the previous year, it marks a 1.5 percent decrease from June 2026.

Data from the City Office for Economy, Environmental Sustainability and Strategic Planning highlights significant wage disparities between sectors. The highest average net salary was recorded in the extraction of crude oil and natural gas at 2,663 euros, while the lowest was in clothing production at 1,040 euros. The median net salary in Zagreb was 1,515 euros, indicating that half of the employees earned less than this amount.

In terms of professional development, the Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) has been subsidizing micro-qualifications through vouchers for the past four years. These vouchers, ranging from 200 to 4,000 euros, have helped approximately 65,000 people pursue new career paths in fields such as accounting, agriculture, and construction.