Work in Slovakia for women and couples
Cleaning, hotels, gastronomy, sewing, care, and packaging are fields where women are in demand; for couples, there is often shared accommodation and work nearby.
Slovakia's labor market does not divide vacancies by gender - the law guarantees equal conditions. However, there are fields where women are traditionally in demand and feel comfortable: cleaning and hotel services, gastronomy, sewing, care, as well as light work in packaging. Most of these roles do not require Slovak and are suitable for a first job.
Another common need is work for couples. Many employers and agencies offer shared accommodation (a room for two) and employment for both partners at the same company or nearby - for example, he works in a warehouse or production, and she works in packaging, cleaning, or gastronomy. This is convenient when you move together and do not want to live apart.
How much are women paid by profession
15 jobs
All filtersWarehouse Worker Alza, Bratislava
Automotive Production Operator Antolin, Bratislava
General Worker VZV/RETRAK, Bratislava
Product Packer at Azla warehouse, Bratislava
Production of electrical wiring and cables — SVI (women)
General worker for production, Košice
Frequently asked questions about work
What professions in Slovakia are most suitable for women without Slovak?+
The most vacancies are for cleaners (upratovačka), hotel maids (chyžná), kitchen helpers (pomocná sila), seamstresses (šička), and production packers (balička); these roles do not require language skills, and the pay is approximately from €800–915 to €1,200 gross. Caregiving (opatrovateľka) pays higher (€900–1,400) but requires a course and basic Slovak - other language-free roles are listed in work without Slovak.
Is it possible to get a job as a couple and live together?+
Yes, this is a common practice: many employers and agencies offer couples a shared room in a dormitory and employment for both at the same company or nearby - one partner works in a warehouse or production, and the other works in packaging, cleaning, or gastronomy. In the catalog, look for the labels 'Suitable for couples' and 'Accommodation', and find job offers with accommodation on the work with accommodation page.
How much does a caregiver earn and what is needed for it?+
A caregiver (opatrovateľka) earns approximately €900–1,400 gross per month, sometimes with accommodation at the client's family home. The job usually requires an accredited course (opatrovateľský kurz, approximately 220 hours) and basic Slovak. This is a stable niche with constant demand - more details on requirements and vacancies can be found on the care and medicine page.
Is it legal for a job vacancy to state 'women only' or 'men only'?+
In general, Slovak law prohibits gender discrimination in job advertisements - conditions must be equal; in practice, employers describe roles where women or men are traditionally in demand, but they cannot formally refuse solely based on gender. If you encounter an unfair refusal or unequal conditions, you can contact the Labor Inspectorate.