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Slovakia labour market shifts and wage developments

Overview

In mid‑July 2026, analysis of Slovakia’s labour market highlighted a slowing of the long‑standing outflow of young workers. Improved domestic wages – average monthly earnings of €1,611 in Q1 2024 and a median of €1,473 the previous year – together with low unemployment (about 5.9 %) were cited as key factors behind the reduced migration of 18‑ to 35‑year‑olds, many of whom had historically moved to the Czech Republic and other EU neighbours. In addition, a modest inflow of migrants from Ukraine and India began reshaping the workforce. Official statistics for 2025 confirmed a continued wage up‑trend, with the average monthly salary across all Slovak districts rising 6.6 % year‑on‑year to €1,864. Total wage payments reached €36.7 billion, a 7 % increase from the previous year. However, significant regional and sectoral disparities persist. While Bratislava I recorded the highest average of €2,455, the Veľký Krtíš district reported the lowest at €1,294. Only 14 of the 79 districts reported wages above the national average. Sectoral data shows telecommunications and IT as the highest-earning industries, both exceeding €3,000, whereas the gastronomy and hospitality sector averaged only €998. Other low-earning sectors include the garment industry, social services, and security agencies, with wages below €1,300. By August 2026, the construction and infrastructure sectors showed significant activity, with production exceeding four billion euros in the first half of the year, a nine percent increase over the previous year. This growth is driven by major projects such as highway developments in Kysuce and Liptov, city bypasses in Šaľa and Brezno, and hospital reconstructions in Prešov, Banská Bystrica, and Martin. Within construction, June nominal wages rose 7.7 percent year-on-year, though pay increases were more pronounced for skilled workers like foremen and masters compared to standard laborers.

Entities

Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic · Veľký Krtíš district · Erik Tomáš · Slovak Republic · Bratislava I district

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Timeline

  1. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Slovakia sees construction growth and rising wages

    Slovakia's construction sector is seeing rapid growth and rising wages amid major infrastructure projects, while employees continue to benefit from state-mandated recreation allowances.

  2. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Slovakia average wage rises to 1,864 euros amid regional disparities

    Slovakia's average monthly wage rose 6.6% to 1,864 euros in 2025, though significant regional and sectoral pay gaps remain. The minimum wage is set to increase to 972 euros by January 2027.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Slovakia’s regional wages vary by over €1,000, average 1,864 € in 2025

    Slovakia’s average monthly wage hit €1,864 in 2025, up 6.6%, with regional pay ranging from €1,294 in Veľký Krtíš to €2,455 in Bratislava I; total wage payouts reached €36.7 billion.

  4. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Slovak Youth Exodus Slows as Wages Rise and Job Opportunities Grow

    Slovakia’s youth outflow is slowing as wages rise; EURES placed over 1,300 Slovaks abroad in 2025, mainly to the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Hungary.

Sources

europa.pravda.sk · fitcult.refresher.sk · hnonline.sk · interez.sk · techbyte.sk · topky.sk · zurnal.pravda.sk

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