Minimum wage in Serbia

A statutory national minimum wage

Serbia has a national minimum wage, set per hour by the Socio-Economic Council or, if it cannot agree, by the Government. It is reviewed each year.

Headline figure (second half of 2026)

87,207 RSD per month

Eurostat's gross, full-time monthly figure; 13th and 14th-month payments are spread over twelve months.

The law itself states the minimum as an hourly rate.

Roughly US$832 a month for a full-time worker, at exchange rates of 2026-10-09. This is a rough comparison only and does not show buying power.

Checked October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

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Who sets it

The Socio-Economic Council, with representatives of the Government, unions and employers, decides the minimum hourly wage. If it does not agree, the Government decides.

How it changes

It is set each year and usually takes effect on 1 January.

Who is covered, and who is treated differently

The law quotes the minimum as an hourly amount that excludes taxes and contributions.

What to watch for

The monthly figure shown is Eurostat's gross full-time equivalent.

Understand the legal system first

Serbia belongs to the Civil law family. How pay is regulated depends on how the legal system makes and applies labour law.

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Official sources

Eurostat: monthly minimum wages (table earn_mw_cur)

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