Working conditions
A. Working time
In general, the full time working time in Slovenia is 40 working hours per week. This includes 30 minute daily break. A work day can not last longer than 10 working hours. Overtime can last at most 20 working hours per month and at most 170 hours per year
B. Salaries
Basic salary
As of early 2026, the average gross monthly salary in Slovenia is approximately €2,500 to €2,800, with a net (take-home) average typically ranging between €1,500 and €1,800. The minimum gross salary is legally set at €1,481.88, effective for 2026. Wages are generally higher for 35-54 age groups and in specific sectors. – source.
Key Average Salary Data for 2025-2026:
Average Gross Monthly Wage: ~€2,500–€2,791 (Total salary including bonuses).
Average Net Monthly Wage: ~€1,480–€1,825.
Minimum Gross Salary (2026): €1,481.88.
Factors Influencing Salaries:
Experience & Age: Employees aged 35–54 generally earn more, averaging over €2,550 gross per month.
Sector: Positions in finance, IT, and management tend to be higher than the national average.
Location: While not explicitly detailed, salaries in Ljubljana are typically higher than in other region
Reimbursements
Employees also receive the reimbursement of the costs of transport to and from workplace and contribution for meals during work. Transport reimbursement is usually tied to the cost of monthly public transport pass.
Annual leave pay
Employees are entitled to annual leave pay in the amount that is at least equal minimal gross salary.
C. Public Holidays
Non-working days in Slovenia are:
- 1. and 2. January (New Year)
- 8. February (Prešern Day – Slovenian cultural holiday)
- 27. April (Resistance Day)
- 1. and 2. May (Labour Day)
- 25. June (Statehood Day)
- 15. August (Assumption Day)
- 31. October (Reformation Day)
- 1. November (All Saints’ Day)
- 25. December (Christmas)
- 26. December (Independence and Unity Day)
- Easter Sunday and Monday
- Pentecost Sunday
Public holidays that are ordinary working days are:
- 8. June (Primož Trubar Day)
- 17. August (Unification of Slovenes from Prekmurje with their motherland)
- 15. September (Return of Primorska region to its motherland)
- 25. October (Sovereignty Day)
- 23. November (Rudolf Maister Day)
In addition to public holidays and non-working days, several popular dates are observed in Slovenia:
- Carnival (7 weeks before Easter (for dates see Wikipedia, Carnival Sunday and Carnival Tuesday)
- 8. March (International Women's Day
- 11. November (St. Martin's day)
- 6. December, (Saint Nicholas Day)
D. Leave of Absence
Every employee has at least 4 weeks (20 working days) of paid leave per year. Actual number of leave days can be higher and depends on several conditions, such as seniority, working environment, etc. Part of that leave must be used in 2 consecutive weeks. Additionally, every employee has up to extra 7 days of paid leave for personal reasons (e.g. own marriage, death in family, major accidents, etc.). Legal basis: Employment Relationships Act