Talent Wiki - Slovenia
Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Slovenia
Capital
Ljubljana
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Slovenian, English
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$30,840.14
Employer Tax
16.10%
Talent Overview
Slovenia is located in Central Europe with the 32nd freest economy in the world and 22nd among the 45 countries in Europe. It has developed a 3% GDP growth over the years, partly thanks to its reliance on trade with the EU countries. The country is also the only one in Central Europe and Eastern Europe to have control over its banking sector.
Major economic hubs:
Ljubljana, Maribor, Celje
Skills in demand:
ICT Professionals, Education Professionals, Legal Professionals, Medical Professionals
Local Universities
The top universities in Slovenia are:
Salary Data
The table contains the average monthly salary in Slovenia:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (in EUR) | Average Monthly Salary (in USD) |
| Information Technology Manager | 3,180.00 | 3,416.40 |
| Network Engineering Manager | 2,010.00 | 2,159.42 |
| Developer / Programmer | 1,810.00 | 1,944.56 |
| Project Manager | 2,100.00 | 2,256.11 |
| Database Administrator | 1,890.00 | 2,030.50 |
| Business Analyst | 2,300.00 | 2,470.98 |
| Business Development Manager | 2,800.00 | 3,008.15 |
Talent Sourcing Tips
Top Local Job Boards:
Number of LinkedIn users:
426,000
Top Recruitment Agencies:
Employing in Slovenia
Hiring in Slovenia requires you to be aware of the local employment laws, benefits, payroll, and taxes. Given below is everything you need to know on how to successfully onboard talents from Slovenia.
Employee Contract
The language for the contract is not mandatory to be in the local language; however, the labour law requires a Slovenian version for it to be recognized as legitimately binding.
Probation Period
The probationary period for new employees ranges from 1 to 6 months.
Public and Provincial Holidays 2023
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| 2 Jan | New Year holiday | National holiday |
| 8 Feb | Prešeren Day | National holiday |
| 9 Apr | Easter Sunday | National holiday |
| 10 Apr | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 27 Apr | Day of Uprising Against Occupation | National holiday |
| 1 May | Labor Day / May Day | National holiday |
| 2 May | Labour Day holiday | National holiday |
| 28 May | Whit Sunday | National holiday |
| 25 Jun | Statehood Day | National holiday |
| 15 Aug | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 31 Oct | Reformation Day | National holiday |
| 1 Nov | Remembrance Day | National holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 26 Dec | Independence and Unity Day | National holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of leave | Time period | Mandatory |
| Annual leave/Earned Leave | 2 weeks | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 130 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | Up to 30 days | No |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
Workers are paid monthly.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Slovenia is EUR 1,074.43 per month.
Overtime Pay
Overtime pay in Slovenia must have a written form to be given advanced to employees. The overtime work limit is 8 hours per week and 170 hours per year which can be extended 230 hours.
Bonus
13th Month Pay
The 13th-month pay is customary in Slovenia.
Employee Benefits
- Pension and Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Accident / Injury Benefit
- Disability Benefit
- Unemployment Insurance
Taxes
Employer Payroll Tax
| Contribution | Rate (%) |
| Pension and Disability Insurance | 8.85 |
| Health Insurance | 6.56 |
| Unemployment Insurance | 0.06 |
| Injury at Work | 0.53 |
| Parental Insurance | 0.10 |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Contribution | Rate (%) |
| Pension and Disability Insurance | 15.50 |
| Health Insurance | 6.36 |
| Unemployment Insurance | 0.14 |
| Parental Insurance | 0.10 |
Employee Income Tax
| Taxable Base (EUR) | Tax on Column 1 (EUR) | Tax on Excess (%) |
| 0 – 8,755.00 | 0 | 16 |
| 8,755.01 – 25,750.00 | 1,400.80 | 26 |
| 25,750.01 – 51,500.00 | 5,819.50 | 33 |
| 51,500.01 – 74, 160.00 | 14,317.00 | 39 |
| 74, 160.01 and above | 23,154.40 | 45 |
VAT
The standard VAT in Slovenia is 22%.
Offboarding & Termination
Employers must provide written notice for terminating employees specifying valid reasons under the labour code. Failure to do so is illegal and may be subject to fines and legal action.
Prior to termination, employees are entitled to defend the reasons for incapacity within a reasonable deadline. If the worker is in a union, the employee may request the employer to notify the union in writing.
The notice period for probationary and regular employees ranges from 15 – 60 days.
The severance pay in Slovenia depends on the tenure of employment.
- For employees who have at least one year up to ten years of service, 1/5th of the employee’s monthly salary will be paid for each year of service.
- For employees who have at least ten years up to 20 years of service, 1/4th of the employee’s monthly salary will be paid for each year of those years of service.
- For employees employed for more than 20 years of service, 1/3rd of the employee’s monthly salary is paid for each year of those years of service.
Visa and Immigration
Applying for a business visa to Slovenia is under the Schengen requirements of the European Union. Travellers must have the following documents ready for application.
- Invitation from a Slovene company
- Letter of Guarantee
- Letter from employer (purpose of travelling)
- Entry tickets
- Documents supporting the trade relations of the company with the Slovene company
- Document proving business activities of the company
- Documents proving employment in the company
