Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Slovenia by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Slovenia — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2024 data).
What is a good salary in Slovenia?
Key facts
- National median: ~$27,592 gross ~$17,131 after tax (2024 data, 62% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$70,040/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$25,879 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2024)
$27,592 gross · $17,131 after tax · $25,879 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Slovenia
By take-home, the highest pay in Slovenia is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $70,040 net after tax (6.3× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $175,025 | $70,040 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $142,134 | $60,851 |
| AI Engineer | $140,210 | $60,313 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $128,801 | $57,125 |
| Engineering Manager | $127,237 | $56,689 |
| Software Engineer | $104,517 | $50,341 |
| Data Engineer | $103,146 | $49,958 |
| Cloud Engineer | $98,906 | $48,447 |
| Product Manager | $98,683 | $48,359 |
| DevOps Engineer | $98,610 | $48,331 |
| Dentist | $92,464 | $45,938 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $91,398 | $45,524 |
| Management Consultant | $86,517 | $43,622 |
| Data Scientist | $85,404 | $43,190 |
| Pharmacist | $73,427 | $38,525 |
| Sales Manager | $68,683 | $36,436 |
| Remote Freelancer | $67,756 | $36,020 |
| General Manager | $66,491 | $35,451 |
| UX Designer | $64,415 | $34,517 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $63,888 | $34,281 |
| Marketing Manager | $62,439 | $33,631 |
| Project Manager | $62,439 | $33,631 |
| Civil Engineer | $61,115 | $33,036 |
| Business Analyst | $57,161 | $31,257 |
| Finance Analyst | $56,722 | $31,061 |
| Operations Manager | $56,259 | $30,853 |
| Content Writer | $52,881 | $29,335 |
| HR Manager | $51,366 | $28,653 |
| Physiotherapist | $49,122 | $27,645 |
| University Lecturer | $48,832 | $27,515 |
| Graphic Designer | $41,565 | $24,250 |
| Accountant | $40,703 | $23,862 |
| Hospitality Manager | $37,422 | $22,237 |
| Nurse | $34,308 | $20,619 |
| Chef | $32,846 | $19,859 |
| Teacher | $32,007 | $19,424 |
| Electrician | $30,902 | $18,850 |
| Plumber | $30,871 | $18,834 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Slovenia's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Slovenia salary estimates · Source: Slovenia national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2024) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Slovenia
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$175,025
- Income tax−$104,985
- Net (after tax)$70,040
- Local prices+$35,765
- Real value$105,805
Keep rate 40% · net $70,040 · real value $105,805 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $175,025 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$104,985 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 40%. |
| Net (after tax) | $70,040 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$35,765 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $105,805 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Slovenia salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Slovenia?▾
The national median is about $27,592 gross (~$17,131 after tax) for 2024. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $49,028 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Slovenia?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Slovenia is estimated for cto / technology director, senior software engineer, ai engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Slovenia?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Slovenia's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Slovenia salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2024 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.