Public transport driver salaries compared across Croatia

Following strikes by ZET drivers in Zagreb over wages and working conditions, comparisons of salaries for public utility and transport workers across Croatia have emerged. In Zagreb, ZET bus and tram drivers earned an average net salary of 1,992.12 euros in July 2026.

In Rijeka, drivers for the public transport company Autotrolej reported net salary ranges between 1,600 and 2,000 euros, including various bonuses for shift work, night shifts, and weekend work. Some individual salaries may reach up to 2,300 euros depending on overtime and seniority, though such instances are rare. Beginners at Autotrolej can expect approximately 1,500 to 1,600 euros net.

Regional comparisons show that average net salaries for bus drivers vary by city: Split-Promet drivers average 2,080 euros, while ZET drivers in Zagreb average 1,992 euros. In Libertas, the average net salary for drivers is currently 1,801.77 euros, based on a gross salary of 2,525.86 euros.