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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 561.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 1,430.00 EUR (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:
561 - 1,430 EUR
10% earn less lthan 561 EUR
10% earns more than 1,430 EUR
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Distribution of employees in Bosnia and Herzegovina into salary brackets in EUR.

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

<24
 
 
Average 788
Median 749
10% 527
25% 600
75% 932
90% 1,133
25-34
 
 
Average 962
Median 909
10% 579
25% 718
75% 1,147
90% 1,413
35-44
 
 
Average 1,011
Median 950
10% 590
25% 741
75% 1,213
90% 1,509
45-54
 
 
Average 984
Median 920
10% 562
25% 712
75% 1,185
90% 1,484
55+
 
 
Average 916
Median 858
10% 527
25% 664
75% 1,104
90% 1,380

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

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Men
1,014 EUR
898 EUR
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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 (EUR).

1. Country Manager/Director Top Management
2,563.00 EUR
2. Leasing Director Leasing
2,432.00 EUR
3. Lead developer Information Technology
2,399.00 EUR
4. IT Architect Information Technology
2,373.00 EUR
5. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
2,264.00 EUR
6. IT Director Top Management
2,241.00 EUR
7. Plant manager Top Management
2,151.00 EUR
8. Division Manager Banking
2,067.00 EUR
9. Personnel Manager Top Management
2,008.00 EUR
10. Managing Director Top Management
1,911.00 EUR
11. Sales Director Top Management
1,880.00 EUR
12. Solicitor, Barrister Law & Legislation
1,772.00 EUR
13. Product owner Management
1,700.00 EUR
14. Java Programmer Information Technology
1,687.00 EUR
15. Business Development Manager Management
1,652.00 EUR
16. Technical Manager Management
1,638.00 EUR
17. IT tester - automated tests Information Technology
1,637.00 EUR
18. Software Engineer Information Technology
1,631.00 EUR
19. IT Manager Management
1,619.00 EUR
20. Marketing Director Top Management
1,617.00 EUR

The worst paid positions in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

1. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
519.00 EUR
2. Survey Interviewer General labour
529.00 EUR
3. Au-pair General labour
529.00 EUR
4. Funeral service worker Service Industries
546.00 EUR
5. Property Manager Construction & Real Estate
551.00 EUR
6. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
554.00 EUR
7. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
562.00 EUR
8. Actor Arts & Culture
566.00 EUR
9. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
571.00 EUR
10. Animal Care Worker Agriculture, Food Industry
581.00 EUR
11. Cleaner General labour
584.00 EUR
12. Receptionist I Administration
584.00 EUR
13. Gardener Service Industries
586.00 EUR
14. Pastry Chef, Confectioner Agriculture, Food Industry
592.00 EUR
15. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
593.00 EUR
16. Pedicurist, Manicurist, Nail Technician Service Industries
594.00 EUR
17. Hygiene Officer Medicine & Social Care
595.00 EUR
18. Goldsmith, Jeweller Service Industries
597.00 EUR
19. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
602.00 EUR
20. Security Guard Security & Protection
602.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

SerbiaSerbia
1,222 EUR (net)
CroatiaCroatia
1,658 EUR (net)
RomaniaRomania
1,453 EUR (net)
BulgariaBulgaria
1,537 EUR (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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Senior Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Kanton Sarajevo
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Nett monthly salary
1,214 USD
Nett monthly salary
2,000 BAM
Anually salary
14,568 USD
Anually salary
24,000 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-02-03 10:40:26
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Web Designer
Information Technology
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Gradiška
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Nett monthly salary
729 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,200 BAM
Anually salary
8,748 USD
Anually salary
14,400 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-02-03 09:59:31
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HR Coordinator
Human Resources
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Kanton Sarajevo
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Nett monthly salary
911 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,500 BAM
Anually salary
10,932 USD
Anually salary
18,000 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-02-03 09:40:21
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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Distrikt Brčko
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Nett monthly salary
668 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,100 BAM
Anually salary
8,016 USD
Anually salary
13,200 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-02-03 09:30:46
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Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Kanton Sarajevo
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Nett monthly salary
775 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,276 BAM
Anually salary
9,300 USD
Anually salary
15,312 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-02-03 09:29:02
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Insurance Broker
Insurance
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Zeničko-dobojski kanton
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Nett monthly salary
911 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,500 BAM
Anually salary
10,932 USD
Anually salary
18,000 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-02-03 08:41:07
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Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Kanton Sarajevo
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Nett monthly salary
1,093 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,800 BAM
Anually salary
13,116 USD
Anually salary
21,600 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-02-03 08:32:03
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CSR specialist
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tuzlanski kanton
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Nett monthly salary
1,143 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,883 BAM
Anually salary
13,716 USD
Anually salary
22,596 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-02-03 08:26:38
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Counter Clerk
Banking
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Zeničko-dobojski kanton
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Nett monthly salary
830 USD
Nett monthly salary
1,367 BAM
Anually salary
9,960 USD
Anually salary
16,404 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-02-03 08:12:12
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Department Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Kanton Sarajevo
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Nett monthly salary
3,066 USD
Nett monthly salary
5,050 BAM
Anually salary
36,792 USD
Anually salary
60,600 BAM
ClockPosted: 2026-02-03 07:48:12
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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 959 EUR.

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 11.44% less than men.

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