Salaries by job in Czechia 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Czechia 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | CZK 69,282 | CZK 53,423 | +52% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | CZK 55,435 | CZK 43,259 | +21% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | CZK 49,951 | CZK 39,234 | +9% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | CZK 43,004 | CZK 34,135 | −6% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | CZK 42,776 | CZK 33,967 | −6% |
| Office and administrative staff | CZK 41,999 | CZK 33,397 | −8% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | CZK 35,281 | CZK 28,466 | −23% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | CZK 35,144 | CZK 28,365 | −23% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | CZK 31,213 | CZK 25,481 | −32% |
| All employees (median) | CZK 45,700 | CZK 36,114 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, CZK 45,700 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Czechia?
Managers: typically CZK 69,282 gross a month, CZK 53,423 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Czechia?
Elementary jobs: typically CZK 31,213 gross a month, CZK 25,481 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
Other questions about pay in Czechia: What is my hourly wage? · What is the minimum wage after tax? · What do I take home part-time? · How much unemployment benefit would I get? · How much notice must my employer give? · When can I retire? · What is my money worth after inflation?