At a Glance
- Effective January 1, 2020, the
minimum monthly wage in Croatia has increased to HRK 4,062.51, up
8.3 percent from 2019.
- Although foreign workers typically
receive salaries well above this threshold, employers are advised
to check foreign workers' salaries to ensure compliance with
the new rules.
The situation
Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum monthly wage in Croatia
has increased to HRK 4,062.51, up 8.3 percent from 2019. The
exchange rate at the time of publication of this alert is 1 HRK to
0.15 USD.
A closer look
- Unaffected
categories. As before, Key Personnel and EU Blue Card
applicants are subject to a different salary threshold of HRK
144,990 gross per year (1.5 times the national average of HRK
96,660, per the Bureau of Statistics); the new national average
salary is expected to be published mid-March. EU Intracompany
Transferee (ICT) Permit applicants must receive a salary comparable
to local staff in a similar role
