Federation of BiH net salary drops 2.8 percent in August

On an annual basis, the average net wage for August 2026 recorded a nominal growth of 7.1 percent and a real increase of 2.5 percent in comparison to the same month last year.

The highest average net pay in August was recorded in the Information and Communications sector at 2,316 marks (approx. €1,184), followed by Financial and Insurance Activities at 2,298 marks (approx. €1,175), and Public Administration, Defence, and Compulsory Social Security at 2,266 marks (approx. €1,159).

At the lower end of the earnings scale, the lowest average net salaries were registered in Accommodation and Food Service Activities at 1,151 marks (approx. €589), Construction at 1,323 marks (approx. €676), and Manufacturing at 1,364 marks (approx. €697).

Statistical data also revealed that the average monthly gross salary per employee in August 2026 reached 2,671 marks (approx. €1,366). This reflects a nominal decrease of 2.9 percent and a real contraction of 3.7 percent compared to July. Year-on-year, the average gross salary saw a nominal rise of 7.4 percent and a real increase of 2.8 percent.

Furthermore, total employment in the entity stood at 539,806 workers in August 2026, representing a 1.1 percent reduction in the total workforce compared to the preceding month.