Jobs with the highest salaries in Serbia
The latest data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia for January report that some occupations deviate significantly from the country’s average salary.
For example, the production of coke and petroleum derivatives offers the highest average net salary, amounting to 330,000 dinars. Crude oil and natural gas extraction follows it with an average salary of 297,000 dinars.
Unsurprisingly, the field of information technology has been at the top spot in earnings in Serbia for many years. Particularly, software development stands out with an average salary exceeding 292,000 dinars, while some experts earn more than €5,000 per month.
Also, pilots traditionally get one of the highest salaries in the country (around 232,000 dinars).
The next field where salaries grow significantly is scientific research and development. This sector is one of the most promising career paths that offers the average salary equal to 206,000 dinars. This field is developing due to investing of substantial funds in scientific infrastructure.
The media and film industry sector can boast of the average salary exceeding 142,000 dinars. The increasing number of international productions choosing Serbia as a filming location explains the great potential of the cinematographic and television industry for high earnings.
Employees in management positions and consulting have an average income of approximately 170,000 dinars. The increasing need for expert advice in business management makes this field grow steadily.
Financial sector has traditionally been among the better-paid fields. Particularly, banking, insurance, and investment consultancy are prominent with an average salary of around 175,000 dinars.
Then, manufacturing and processing industry offers an average salary of 96,000 dinars. Although, tobacco product manufacturing stands out with the salary equal to 155,000 dinars, which proves that traditional industries can still be a source of significant income.
Marketing and market research come next, bringing an average salary of around 126,000 dinars. The increasing demand for marketing services and market analysis makes this field grow continuously.
Also, coal extraction (143,000 dinars), metal ore extraction (177,000 dinars), telecommunications (166,000 dinars), chemical production (124,000 dinars), and the production of basic pharmaceutical products (140,000 dinars) are among the highest-paying sectors.
Highly dynamic Serbian labour market is creating new opportunities for professional development. It is important to highlight that individual skills, experience, and specific competencies often influence salary levels. Other crucial factors in achieving high earnings in any sector are continuous improvement and keeping up with market trends.
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For resident natural persons ordinary taxation is 20% of personal income tax in Georgia. However, some people can enjoy 1% or even 0% tax in many cases.
For example, a Georgian tax resident must be physically present in the country for more than 183 days within 12 consecutive months while the 183rd (and next) day(s) fall within this concrete calendar year.
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1% tax:
A “Small Business” status belongs to a taxpayer receiving income up to 500,000 Georgian Lari (GEL-approximately 165 000 USD) per calendar year. He gets a proper certificate and enjoys a tax rate of only 1% on gross revenue.
You can also establish a company (in one day with no minimal capital requirement) and pay 0% corporate income tax if you reinvest profit in Georgia.
Worldwide taxation is not applied to natural persons in Georgia, but not any income paid from abroad is necessarily considered as being produced outside of Georgia.
For example, dividend received from a non-Georgian company, interest paid by non-resident operating abroad pensions received from outside of Georgia, capital gains from selling a share in a non-resident company (unless most of the assets of this company are immovable properties located in Georgia), profits from reselling crypto-currency will be regarded as non-Georgian (exempt) incomes.
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