Minimálna mzda (minimum wage) is the lowest salary that an employer in Slovakia must pay for full-time work. Its amount is set every year.
How it works
- There is a monthly minimum wage (for employees with a salary).
- There is an hourly minimum rate (for hourly pay).
- For more complex work, higher minimums apply based on levels of difficulty (stupne náročnosti práce).
The amounts are reviewed at the beginning of each year, so always check the current value. An employer does not have the right to pay less than the established minimum – this is against the law. For part-time work, the minimum is calculated proportionally to the hours worked.