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Slovakia
Last Update by Marta, 10 Feb 2025
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Exchange Rate
02 Jan 2026
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Bratislava
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 8.5 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 36 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 1,276 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 955 |
Current Inflation Rate
2.9%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- 816 EUR per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (EUR) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
900 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
2,500 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
4,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
5,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
5.6%
Statutory Contribution
All countributions are paid monthly by the employer to the Social Insurance Agency, up to 8 of the following month.
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | 10% | 4% | All staff |
| Sickness Insurance | 1.40% | 1.40% |
All staff Max. 15,730 EUR contribution base |
| Disability Insurance | 3% | 3% |
All staff Max. 15,730 EUR contribution base |
| Pension Insurance | 14% | 4% |
All staff Max. 15,730 EUR contribution base |
| Unemployment Insurance | 1% | 1% |
All staff Max. 15,730 EUR contribution base |
| Accidents Insurance | 0.8% | - |
All staff Max. 15,730 EUR contribution base |
| Guarantee Insurance | 0.25% | - |
All staff Max. 15,730 EUR contribution base |
| Solidarity Reserve Fund | 4.75% | - | All staff |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Slovakia include:
- Meal allowance: Mandatory for staff working + 4 hours minimum 6.23 EUR /day
- Co-financing sports activities: Around 40 EUR / month
- 13th and 14th salary: Not obligatory, but common practice
- Private Health Insurance: Around 40 EUR/month
- Additional annual leave days
Income Tax
Residents
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 48 441,43 | 19% |
| 48 441,43 and above | 25% |
Non-residents
- Depends on the double taxation agreement between countries. Typically, only income originating in Slovakia is taxed - 19% or 25%
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Typical practice
40 hours
Monday - Friday
Overtime
Maximum 150 hours per year
- Regular overtime: Paid at 125% of regular salary
- Work on Saturdays: Paid at 150% of regular salary
Additional 50% cannot be lower than 2.155 EUR - Work on Sundays and public holidays: Paid at 200% of regular salary
Additional 100% cannot be lower than 4.31 EUR
Employment Contract
Permanent
Contract Format
Written, in Slovakian and issued to staff.
It is possible to use a qualified electronic signature.
Payroll Currency
EUR
Probation
Operational roles: Up to 3 months
Managerial roles: Up to 6 months
Contract Period
No minimum duration
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - 3 days | - 3 days | - 3 days |
| Notice Period - Regular | - Statutory: 1 month - Over 1 year service: 2 months |
- Statutory: 1 month - Over 1 year service: 2 months |
Notice period: - 1-5 years service: 2 months - Over 5 years service: 3 months |
| Severance Pay | Severance for mutual consent: - For redundancy, health reasons and the company being dissolved - 0-2 years' service: 1 month salary - 2-5 years' service: 2 months' salary - 5-10 years' service: 3 months' salary - 10-20 years' service: 4 months' salary - Over 20 years' service: 5 months' salary |
- For redundancy, health reasons and the company being dissolved - 2-5 years' service: 1 month salary - 5-10 years' service: 2 months salary - 10-20 years' service: 3 months salary - Over 20 years' service: 4 months salary |
- 2-5 years' service: 1 month salary - 5-10 years' service: 2 months salary - 10-20 years' service: 3 months salary - Over 20 years' service: 4 months salary |
Public Holiday
14 days
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
20 working days: Under 33 years old 25 working days: Over 33 years old |
All staff with 60 days' service |
| Sick Leave | Up to 52 weeks |
All staff First 3 days paid by employer -25% salary From day 4 to day 10 paid by employer -55% salary From day 11 paid by government - 55% salary |
| Maternity Leave |
34 weeks 37 weeks: Single mothers 43 weeks: Multiple births |
All expectant mothers with 270 days sickness insurance in the last 2 years Paid by government - 75% salary |
| Paternity Leave | 14 calendar days |
All expectant fathers with 270 days sickness insurance in the last 2 years before the child's birth Paid by government - 75% salary |
| Parental Leave | 28 weeks |
All staff with children, adopted or foster children up to 3 years old, can be extended till child's 6th birthday Fixed amount paid by government |
| Bereavement Leave | Up to 4 days per year | All staff from 1st day of service |
| Other Leave |
1 day: For staff's own or child's Wedding 1 day: For moving home Half a day per week: searching for a new role Up to 96 hours: blood donation |
All staff from 1st day of service |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Bratislava
- https://www.employment.gov.sk/en/information-foreigners/
- https://www.slov-lex.sk/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/2001/311/vyhlasene_znenie.html
- https://www.employment.gov.sk/en/labour-employment/labour-code/employee/
- https://www.employment.gov.sk/files/slovensky/uvod/legislativa/pracovna-legislativa/zakonnik-prace-anglicka-verzia-labour-code-full-wording-2013.pdf
- https://www.employment.gov.sk/sk/praca-zamestnanost/vztah-zamestnanca-zamestnavatela/odmenovanie/
- https://www.employment.gov.sk/sk/praca-zamestnanost/vztah-zamestnanca-zamestnavatela/zakonnik-prace/zamestnanec/
- https://www.slovensko.sk/en/life-situation/life-situation/_leave/
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Last updated: 10 Feb 2025
Exchange Rate
Currency (EUR)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 EUR
- 1 USD = 1.32 EUR
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Bratislava
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 8.5 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 36 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 1,276 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 955 |
Current Inflation Rate
2.9%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- 816 EUR per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (EUR) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
900 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
2,500 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
4,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
5,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
5.6%
Statutory Contribution
All countributions are paid monthly by the employer to the Social Insurance Agency, up to 8 of the following month.
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | 10% | 4% | All staff |
| Sickness Insurance | 1.40% | 1.40% |
All staff Max. 15,730 EUR contribution base |
| Disability Insurance | 3% | 3% |
All staff Max. 15,730 EUR contribution base |
| Pension Insurance | 14% | 4% |
All staff Max. 15,730 EUR contribution base |
| Unemployment Insurance | 1% | 1% |
All staff Max. 15,730 EUR contribution base |
| Accidents Insurance | 0.8% | - |
All staff Max. 15,730 EUR contribution base |
| Guarantee Insurance | 0.25% | - |
All staff Max. 15,730 EUR contribution base |
| Solidarity Reserve Fund | 4.75% | - | All staff |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Slovakia include:
- Meal allowance: Mandatory for staff working + 4 hours minimum 6.23 EUR /day
- Co-financing sports activities: Around 40 EUR / month
- 13th and 14th salary: Not obligatory, but common practice
- Private Health Insurance: Around 40 EUR/month
- Additional annual leave days
Income Tax
Residents
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 48 441,43 | 19% |
| 48 441,43 and above | 25% |
Non-residents
- Depends on the double taxation agreement between countries. Typically, only income originating in Slovakia is taxed - 19% or 25%
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Typical practice
40 hours
Monday - Friday
Overtime
Maximum 150 hours per year
- Regular overtime: Paid at 125% of regular salary
- Work on Saturdays: Paid at 150% of regular salary
Additional 50% cannot be lower than 2.155 EUR - Work on Sundays and public holidays: Paid at 200% of regular salary
Additional 100% cannot be lower than 4.31 EUR
Employment Contract
Fixed-Term
Used for temporary assignments in agency work and operational reasons
Probation
Operational roles: Up to 3 months
Managerial roles: Up to 6 months
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - 3 days | - 3 days | - 3 days |
| Notice Period - Regular | - 1 month - Over 1 year service: 2 months |
- 1 month - Over 1 year service: 2 months |
- 1-5 years service: 2 months - Over 5 years service: 3 months |
| Severance Pay | - | - For redundancy, health reasons and the company being dissolved - 2-5 years' service: 1 month salary |
- 0-2 years' service: 1 month salary |
Permanent
Probation
Operational roles: Up to 3 months
Managerial roles: Up to 6 months
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - 3 days | - 3 days | - 3 days |
| Notice Period - Regular | - Statutory: 1 month - Over 1 year service: 2 months |
- Statutory: 1 month - Over 1 year service: 2 months |
Notice period: - 1-5 years service: 2 months - Over 5 years service: 3 months |
| Severance Pay | Severance for mutual consent: - For redundancy, health reasons and the company being dissolved - 0-2 years' service: 1 month salary - 2-5 years' service: 2 months' salary - 5-10 years' service: 3 months' salary - 10-20 years' service: 4 months' salary - Over 20 years' service: 5 months' salary |
- For redundancy, health reasons and the company being dissolved - 2-5 years' service: 1 month salary - 5-10 years' service: 2 months salary - 10-20 years' service: 3 months salary - Over 20 years' service: 4 months salary |
- 2-5 years' service: 1 month salary - 5-10 years' service: 2 months salary - 10-20 years' service: 3 months salary - Over 20 years' service: 4 months salary |
Public Holiday
14 days
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
20 working days: Under 33 years old 25 working days: Over 33 years old |
All staff with 60 days' service |
| Sick Leave | Up to 52 weeks |
All staff First 3 days paid by employer -25% salary From day 4 to day 10 paid by employer -55% salary From day 11 paid by government - 55% salary |
| Maternity Leave |
34 weeks 37 weeks: Single mothers 43 weeks: Multiple births |
All expectant mothers with 270 days sickness insurance in the last 2 years Paid by government - 75% salary |
| Paternity Leave | 14 calendar days |
All expectant fathers with 270 days sickness insurance in the last 2 years before the child's birth Paid by government - 75% salary |
| Parental Leave | 28 weeks |
All staff with children, adopted or foster children up to 3 years old, can be extended till child's 6th birthday Fixed amount paid by government |
| Bereavement Leave | Up to 4 days per year | All staff from 1st day of service |
| Other Leave |
1 day: For staff's own or child's Wedding 1 day: For moving home Half a day per week: searching for a new role Up to 96 hours: blood donation |
All staff from 1st day of service |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Bratislava
- https://www.employment.gov.sk/en/information-foreigners/
- https://www.slov-lex.sk/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/2001/311/vyhlasene_znenie.html
- https://www.employment.gov.sk/en/labour-employment/labour-code/employee/
- https://www.employment.gov.sk/files/slovensky/uvod/legislativa/pracovna-legislativa/zakonnik-prace-anglicka-verzia-labour-code-full-wording-2013.pdf
- https://www.employment.gov.sk/sk/praca-zamestnanost/vztah-zamestnanca-zamestnavatela/odmenovanie/
- https://www.employment.gov.sk/sk/praca-zamestnanost/vztah-zamestnanca-zamestnavatela/zakonnik-prace/zamestnanec/
- https://www.slovensko.sk/en/life-situation/life-situation/_leave/
Contact Info
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Singapore (Headquarters)
8 Marina Boulevard, MBFC Tower 1, #11-01, Singapore, 018981
+65 6653 4334 -
China (Headquarters)
79 Jianguo Road, China Central Place Tower 2, #09-52, Beijing, 100025
+86 10 6580 0555 -
China (Service Center)
23 Dagong Street, Eton Place Tower 2, Unit 1808, Dalian, 116001
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United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
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United Kingdom
71 - 75 Shelton Street, London, England GB
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Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
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Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000