Average salary in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Statistical averages from Eurostat. Figures in euros; local currency shown where useful.
Job marketEmployment, vacancies, inflation and working patterns
Unemployment rate
12.2%
Share of the active workforce
Youth unemployment
32.5%
Ages 15–24
Employment rate
59.5%
Ages 20-64, share of the population in work
Part-time workers
2.3%
Share of employment, ages 20-64
Usually work from home
4.9%
Plus 5.5% sometimes (2025)
Income, tax & workHousehold income, tax burden, time and employer cost
Usual weekly hours
41.2 h
Main job, ages 20–64
Compared with the EU average
Deviation from the simple average of all covered countries. Green means better for workers: higher pay and employment, lower costs, unemployment and tax.
Cost of living56 vs EU 98 · -43.2%
Unemployment rate12.2% vs EU 6.3% · +95.2%
Employment rate59.5% vs EU 75.8% · -21.5%
Cost of living by category
Price level relative to the EU average (EU = 100). Above the line is pricier than the EU norm; below is cheaper.
Food & non-alcoholic drinks85.8
Alcohol & tobacco63.6
Clothing & footwear90.8
Housing & utilities29.5
Furnishings & household equipment72
Health52.2
Transport73.9
Information & communication99.9
Recreation & culture62.8
Education32.8
Restaurants & hotels59.2
Other goods & services58.8
Pay by industry
Mean gross monthly pay by economic sector.
Occupation-level figures come from the 2022 Structure of Earnings Survey, the latest round of this four-yearly survey. The next round covers 2026. Covers firms with 10 or more employees.
Summary
Price levels sit at 56% of the EU average.
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Source: Eurostat. Figures are statistical averages, not tax advice.