The average monthly net salary paid to employees in legal entities in the City of Zagreb for January 2025 amounted to €1,564, marking a nominal increase of 1.1% compared to the previous month and an 11% increase compared to January 2024.
Highest Earnings in Oil and Gas
The median net salary for January stood at €1,350, meaning half of Zagreb’s employees earned less than this amount, and half earned more.
According to data from the City Office for Economy, Environmental Sustainability and Strategic Planning, the highest average monthly net salary in January was recorded in the extraction of crude oil and natural gas sector, amounting to €2,339.
Lowest Wages in Manufacturing
On the other end of the scale, the lowest salaries were paid in the manufacture of leather and related products, as well as in other personal service activities, where the average net salary was €943.
Above the National Average
In comparison, the national average net salary for January 2025 in Croatia was €1,392, meaning the average salary in Zagreb was €172 higher.
The average gross monthly salary in legal entities in Zagreb for January reached €2,224, reflecting a 1.3% increase compared to December 2024 and an 11.9% increase compared to January 2024.