Average monthly salary in 2025
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March 9, 2026
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The Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic has published data on the average monthly wage for 2025. This is an important indicator not only from the perspective of the labor market, but also from the perspective of taxes and contributions. The average wage is included in the calculations of several quantities, which are subsequently reflected in the practice of entrepreneurs and employees.
Average wage in 2025: nominally increased, real growth slowed
According to data from the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic, the average nominal monthly wage for the entire year 2025 reached 1 620 €, which represents year-on-year increase of 6.3 % (i.e. by approximately €96). Wage growth continued, but the pace of increase was lowest in the last five years. After taking inflation into account, wages also grew in real terms, but more slowly; real growth should have reached approximately 2,2 %.
Where to earn the most: industries with the highest and lowest wages
In practice, average wages vary significantly by industry. In 2025, both nominal and real wages grew in all industries monitored, but the differences remain significant.
Lowest wages were traditionally in accommodation and catering services, where the average wage reached approximately 969 € (the only sector not to exceed the €1,000 mark).
Highest wages exceeding 2 600 € small employees in financial and insurance activities, energy supply and in the industry information and communications.
Regions: Bratislava leads, differences are still large
Regional differences also remain significant. The highest wages were again in Bratislava Region (1 949 €). On the opposite side of the ranking was Prešov Region (1 285 €). The Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic also reports that all regions recorded both nominal and real growth, but differences between regions remain significant.
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How the average wage for 2025 will affect 2027
Minimum contributions for self-employed persons in 2027: Social Insurance Company
Since the average wage for 2025 is 1 620 €, the minimum assessment base for the self-employed for the Social Insurance Company in 2027 will be:
60 % from €1,620 = €972
With the self-employed person insurance premium rate unchanged 33,15 % this means an increase in minimum social contributions compared to 2026.
| Size | 2026 | 2027 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment basis for calculating contributions (60 % of the average wage) | 914.40 euros | 972 euros | + 57.60 euros |
| Health insurance (4.4 %) | 40.23 euros | 42.76 euros | + 2.53 euros |
| Old-age insurance (18 %) | 164.59 euros | 174.96 euros | + 10.37 euros |
| Disability insurance (6 %) | 54.86 euros | 58.32 euros | + 3.46 euros |
| Solidarity Reserve Fund (4.75 %) | 43.43 euros | 46.17 euros | + 2.74 euros |
| Total amount of contributions (33.15 % from the assessment base) | 303.11 euros | 322.21 euros | + 19.10 euros |
Minimum contributions for self-employed persons in 2027: health insurance company
As regards contributions to the self-employed health insurance company, the assessment basis for their calculation continues to be calculated as 50 % of the average monthly wage two years ago. In 2027, this will increase:
z €762 (year 2026) on €810 (year 2027).
Since an increased health insurance rate applies from 2026 16 %, the minimum advance payments of self-employed persons to the health insurance company in 2027 are:
€810 × 16 % = €129.60 per month.
| Size | 2026 | 2027 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment basis for calculating contributions (50 % of the average wage) | 762 euros | 810 euros | + 48 euros |
| Amount of contributions (16 % from the assessment base) | 121.92 euros | 129.60 euros | + 7.68 euros |
| Amount of contributions for persons with disabilities (8 % from the assessment base) | 60.96 euros | 64.80 euros | + 3.84 euros |
Maximum assessment base in social insurance in 2027
The average wage also affects maximum assessment basis in social insurance (for employees and self-employed persons). Since it is 11 times the average wage, in 2027 it should achieve:
11 × €1,620 = €17,820.
Minimum wage 2027: possible automatic increase
Last but not least, the average wage can also affect minimum wage. Unless the representatives of employees and employers agree otherwise, the minimum wage shall be determined by an automatic formula as follows: 60 % of the average wage two years ago.
This would mean for 2027:
increase from 915 € on 972 € (i.e. +57 €)
This growth is usually accompanied by an increase in wage supplements (e.g. for night work, weekend, holiday), as they are linked to the minimum wage.