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Salaries in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The salary range of employees working in Bosnia and Herzegovina is, by default, in the range of 1,098.00 BAM (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,800.00 BAM (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Net monthly salary for Bosnia and Herzegovina is
80% of people earn:
1,098 - 2,800 BAM
10% earn less lthan 1,098 BAM
10% earns more than 2,800 BAM
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Distribution of employees in Bosnia and Herzegovina into salary brackets in BAM.

Average salary and range in Bosnia and Herzegovina by age in BAM.

<24
 
 
Average 1,543
Median 1,467
10% 1,027
25% 1,175
75% 1,825
90% 2,218
25-34
 
 
Average 1,885
Median 1,779
10% 1,134
25% 1,406
75% 2,247
90% 2,767
35-44
 
 
Average 1,980
Median 1,861
10% 1,155
25% 1,451
75% 2,375
90% 2,954
45-54
 
 
Average 1,926
Median 1,802
10% 1,101
25% 1,394
75% 2,321
90% 2,907
55+
 
 
Average 1,794
Median 1,681
10% 1,029
25% 1,301
75% 2,161
90% 2,702

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BAM).

Man icon
Men
1,986 BAM
1,759 BAM
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, men earn 12.9% more than women.

The best paid positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina

List of the best paid positions and their average monthly salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BAM).

1. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,992.00 BAM
2. Leasing Director Leasing
4,763.00 BAM
3. Lead developer Information Technology
4,688.00 BAM
4. IT Architect Information Technology
4,637.00 BAM
5. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,410.00 BAM
6. IT Director Top Management
4,366.00 BAM
7. Plant manager Top Management
4,190.00 BAM
8. Division Manager Banking
4,052.00 BAM
9. Personnel Manager Top Management
3,912.00 BAM
10. Managing Director Top Management
3,722.00 BAM
11. Sales Director Top Management
3,662.00 BAM
12. Solicitor, Barrister Law & Legislation
3,471.00 BAM
13. Product owner Management
3,331.00 BAM
14. Java Programmer Information Technology
3,296.00 BAM
15. Business Development Manager Management
3,236.00 BAM
16. Technical Manager Management
3,209.00 BAM
17. IT tester - automated tests Information Technology
3,198.00 BAM
18. Software Engineer Information Technology
3,187.00 BAM
19. IT Manager Management
3,171.00 BAM
20. Marketing Director Top Management
3,150.00 BAM

The worst paid positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina

List of the worst-paid positions and their average monthly salary in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BAM)

1. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,018.00 BAM
2. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,039.00 BAM
3. Au-pair General labour
1,039.00 BAM
4. Funeral service worker Service Industries
1,071.00 BAM
5. Property Manager Construction & Real Estate
1,080.00 BAM
6. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,086.00 BAM
7. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
1,102.00 BAM
8. Actor Arts & Culture
1,109.00 BAM
9. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,121.00 BAM
10. Animal Care Worker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,139.00 BAM
11. Cleaner General labour
1,146.00 BAM
12. Receptionist I Administration
1,146.00 BAM
13. Gardener Service Industries
1,148.00 BAM
14. Pastry Chef, Confectioner Agriculture, Food Industry
1,161.00 BAM
15. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
1,162.00 BAM
16. Pedicurist, Manicurist, Nail Technician Service Industries
1,165.00 BAM
17. Hygiene Officer Medicine & Social Care
1,166.00 BAM
18. Goldsmith, Jeweller Service Industries
1,169.00 BAM
19. Security Guard Security & Protection
1,175.00 BAM
20. Notary's Clerk Law & Legislation
1,179.00 BAM

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

SerbiaSerbia
2,404 BAM (net)
CroatiaCroatia
3,266 BAM (net)
RomaniaRomania
2,848 BAM (net)
BulgariaBulgaria
3,023 BAM (net)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Waiter
Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Banja Luka
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Nett monthly salary
825 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,400 BAM
Anually salary
9,900 USD
Anually salary
16,800 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-03-20 15:31:04
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Building Control Surveyor
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Sarajevo Canton
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Nett monthly salary
1,944 USD
Nett monthly salary
3,300 BAM
Anually salary
23,328 USD
Anually salary
39,600 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-03-20 15:13:26
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Sarajevo Canton
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Nett monthly salary
2,651 USD
Nett monthly salary
4,500 BAM
Anually salary
31,812 USD
Anually salary
54,000 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-03-20 15:04:35
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Teacher
Education, Science & Research
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Doboj
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Nett monthly salary
707 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,200 BAM
Anually salary
8,484 USD
Anually salary
14,400 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-03-20 14:53:50
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Senior Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Sarajevo Canton
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Nett monthly salary
984 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,670 BAM
Anually salary
11,808 USD
Anually salary
20,040 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-03-20 13:56:19
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HR Coordinator
Human Resources
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Sarajevo Canton
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Nett monthly salary
1,061 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,800 BAM
Anually salary
12,732 USD
Anually salary
21,600 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-03-20 12:08:28
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Logistics Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Tuzla Canton
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Nett monthly salary
1,650 USD
Nett monthly salary
2,800 BAM
Anually salary
19,800 USD
Anually salary
33,600 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-03-20 11:15:24
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Digital marketing specialist
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Sarajevo Canton
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Nett monthly salary
1,532 USD
Nett monthly salary
2,600 BAM
Anually salary
18,384 USD
Anually salary
31,200 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-03-20 10:39:58
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Car Driver
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Prijedor
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Nett monthly salary
884 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,500 BAM
Anually salary
10,608 USD
Anually salary
18,000 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-03-20 10:35:01
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Electrical Engineer
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Bijeljina
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Nett monthly salary
1,267 USD
Nett monthly salary
2,150 BAM
Anually salary
15,204 USD
Anually salary
25,800 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-03-20 09:46:41
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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about the salary level in $country.

The total gross average salary for job positions in the country based on Plata.ba data in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1,879 BAM.

The best-paid positions in the country Bosnia and Herzegovina are Country Manager/Director, Leasing Director, Lead developer, IT Architect, Chief Executive Officer.

The worst-paid positions in the country Bosnia and Herzegovina are Fabric Cutter, Survey Interviewer, Au-pair, Funeral service worker, Property Manager.

When we add up the average salary of all women and the average salary of all men in the country Bosnia and Herzegovina, regardless of the work they do, women earn 11.43% less than men.

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