Minimum Wage Increased

At a Glance

• Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum wage for local and foreign workers in Slovenia increased to EUR 940.58 per month, up six percent from 2019.
• Foreign workers typically receive higher salaries as their salaries must be comparable to a local worker. However, employers are advised to check current permit holders' salaries to ensure compliance. 
• Notably, a new definition of minimum wage came into effect in Slovenia on January 1, 2020, practically making benefits, allowances, collective bargaining amounts, bonuses and any other payments other than base salary not eligible for inclusion in the minimum salary calculation.

The situation

Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum wage for local and foreign workers in Slovenia increased to EUR 940.58, up six percent from 2019. The exchange rate at the time of publication of this alert is 1 EUR to 1.11 USD.