Category: Serbia
Unions demand minimum wage of 600 euros for 2026: what do employers say?
The increase of the minimum wage in Serbia as of October 1, from 53,592 dinars (457 euros) to 58,630 dinars (500 euros), which would remain in effect until the end of this year, is sufficient even for 2026, said yesterday the honorary president of the Union of Employers of Serbia (UPS), Nebojša Atanacković, assessing that […]
Read moreCraftsmanship as a Valuable Trade – The Labor Market in Serbia in Transition: Who is faring better today?
The salary of a baker in Serbia can exceed that of a doctor. This is not a joke but rather a reality of the domestic job market. A paradox is becoming increasingly evident: while many highly educated individuals, such as graduates in education, medicine, and journalism, spend months searching for employment and often earn barely […]
Read moreMore entrepreneurs, fewer farmers
The total number of employed persons in Serbia in the second quarter of 2025 amounted to 2,370,103, representing an increase of 0.1 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. Thus, total employment rose by 2,933 individuals – or 0.1 percent. […]
Read moreAverage net salary in May 107,705 dinars, median salary 84,406 dinars
According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia, the average gross salary calculated for May 2025 amounted to 148,930 dinars, while the average net salary (after taxes and contributions) was 107,705 dinars. Compared to April, the average net salary was 1,500 dinars lower. In comparison to May of the previous year, […]
Read moreEmployers facing a choice: Hire a foreigner or shut down the business
The number of foreign workers in Serbia continues to grow – in 2024, over 52,000 work permits have been issued, mostly to citizens of China, Turkey, Russia, India, and Nepal, according to data from the National Employment Service. A new law, a digitised procedure, and an acute shortage of domestic labour – as Serbian workers […]
Read moreShifting priorities in Serbia’s IT sector: From team atmosphere to career growth and fair pay
An analysis of over 2,000 reviews from IT professionals on HelloWorld.rs reveals a significant shift in workplace experiences over the past year. Previously, the main complaints focused on inefficient communication and lack of benefits. Now, criticism centers on authoritarian leadership, unclear career paths, poor internal communication, and underdeveloped HR practices. Negative feedback increasingly highlights dissatisfaction […]
Read moreEvery second company in Serbia faces a corruption problem
In its new Rule of Law Report, the European Commission did not single out issues directly related to the economy, but it did scan several key areas that significantly affect the business environment for companies and entrepreneurs in Serbia. One particular area highlighted is public procurement. It was emphasised that exemptions from the Public Procurement […]
Read moreMore than 215,000 people in Serbia work over eight hours a day, six days a week
Nearly three million people aged over 15 were employed in Serbia over the past year. Most of them worked standard hours, ranging from 36 to 48 hours per week. However, there were also those who worked longer hours, with more than 215,000 employees working more than 48 hours per week – effectively over six days […]
Read moreBusiness people and experts call for changes to the flat-rate taxation threshold
Small business owners in Serbia operating under the flat-rate tax model have been working under the same tax conditions for years, despite significant changes in their economic environment. The key threshold for remaining within the flat-rate taxation system – an annual turnover of up to six million dinars – has not been updated since 2013. […]
Read moreSerbian government abolishes incentives for employers hiring newly settled individuals
The Serbian government has adopted a Regulation terminating the validity of the Regulation on the criteria for awarding incentives to employers who hire newly settled individuals in the country, citing an increase in both the number of employers applying for subsidies and the number of individuals settling in Serbia. According to the press release, this […]
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