# Economic and judicial developments in Republika Srpska > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-judicial-developments-in-republika-srpska > Updated: 2026-08-26T09:56:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Economic and labor developments in Republika Srpska have recently focused on salary trends and judicial sector adjustments. Data for July indicates an average monthly net salary of 1,688 KM, reflecting an 8.5% nominal increase and a 4.7% real increase compared to the previous year. During this period, the annual inflation rate was recorded at 3.6%, with notable price rises in transportation, housing, utilities, and hospital services. Conversely, prices for certain food items and clothing saw decreases. In the judicial sector, the Ministry of Justice and the Judiciary Union signed amendments to the Special Collective Agreement to equalize rights for correctional and judicial police staff. These amendments include salary supplements to bring these employees in line with court and prosecutor staff, providing a salary increase of between four and five percent for 1,164 employees. The agreement also introduces adjustments to annual leave rights for parents or guardians of children up to 14 years old. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Republika Srpska increases salaries for judicial police and correctional staff Republika Srpska has signed a new collective agreement to increase salaries for 1,164 judicial police and correctional staff by 4-5 percent and equalize their benefits with other judicial employees. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/republika-srpska-increases-salaries-for-judicial-police-and-correctional-staff ### 2026-08-24: Republika Srpska reports 1,688 KM average salary and 3.6% inflation In July, Republika Srpska reported an average net salary of 1,688 KM and an annual inflation rate of 3.6%, with significant rises in transport and utility costs. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/republika-srpska-average-net-salary-reaches-1688-km-in-july --- Cite as: Economic and judicial developments in Republika Srpska. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-judicial-developments-in-republika-srpska