As of 1st December 2026, pay across the entire public sector will be increased by 8%.
All employees within the social welfare system will receive the highest pay rise, amounting to 12%, while pensions will also be increased by 7.5%, starting from 1st December.
Projected earnings growth in healthcare and social welfare
As announced under the new package of measures, employees in the health and social care sectors can expect the following average earnings in December 2026 compared to 2012:
- Specialist doctor: The salary will amount to 191,272 dinars, or €1,629 (compared to 67,540 dinars, i.e. €597 in 2012).
- General practitioner: The salary will amount to 152,759 dinars, or €1,301 (compared to 53,931 dinars, i.e. €477 in 2012).
- Nurse: The salary will amount to 103,234 dinars, or €879 (compared to 32,454 dinars, i.e. €287 in 2012).
- Nursery nurses/educators, social workers, psychologists, pedagogues, speech therapists and related professions: The salary will amount to 125,687 dinars, or €1,071 (compared to 49,422 dinars, i.e. €437 in 2012).
Minimum wage and tax burden
- How much will the minimum wage be? From 1st January 2027, the minimum net wage will reach €600 for the first time.
- In 2027, the minimum wage will cover 117% of the minimum consumer basket, whereas in 2012 that coverage stood at a mere 61.5%.
The tax and social security burden on earnings has been continuously reduced, dropping from 64% in 2017 to 59.7% in 2026.
(Kurir, 28.09.2026)