The latest data from Serbia’s Statistical Office reveals notable disparities in average salaries across the country, underscoring economic inequalities between different regions. As of June 2026, the average net salary in Serbia was 120,401 dinars, marking a nominal increase of 1.7% from the previous month. However, this national average masks significant regional variations.
The highest average net salary was recorded in the Belgrade municipality of Stari Grad, where workers earned an average of 194,499 dinars. This figure stands in stark contrast to Preševo, where the average net salary was the lowest in the country at 82,777 dinars. The disparity between these two municipalities reached 111,722 dinars, highlighting the economic divide within the nation.
The data also indicates that the average salary in Stari Grad was approximately 2.35 times higher than in Preševo. Within Belgrade, the average net salary was 148,687 dinars, significantly above the national average by 28,286 dinars, or about 23.5%. This regional variation is not limited to Belgrade; other municipalities such as Vračar and Novi Beograd also reported high average salaries of 191,985 dinars and 190,013 dinars, respectively.
Conversely, the southern regions of Serbia lag behind their northern counterparts. The average net salary in the southern part of the country was 104,083 dinars, compared to 132,585 dinars in the north. This represents a difference of 28,502 dinars. In the regions of Šumadija and Western Serbia, the average net salary was 103,389 dinars, while in Southern and Eastern Serbia, it was slightly higher at 104,992 dinars.
The economic disparity between the north and south of Serbia is further reflected in the average salaries of other municipalities. In the south, areas like Trgovište and Bojnik reported average net salaries of 82,936 dinars and 83,755 dinars, respectively. In contrast, municipalities such as Bor and Novi Sad in the north had average salaries of 136,357 dinars and 135,854 dinars.
These figures highlight the ongoing economic challenges and regional inequalities within Serbia. While the overall increase in average salaries is a positive development, the significant disparities between different regions suggest that economic growth is unevenly distributed. The reasons behind these disparities are not detailed in the report, but they could be attributed to various factors, including industrial concentration, employment opportunities, and regional economic policies.
The data also shows that despite the increase in average salaries, many workers still earn below the national average. The median net salary, which provides a more accurate picture of the typical worker’s earnings, was significantly lower than the average, indicating that high salaries in certain sectors may skew the national average.
Addressing these economic disparities is crucial for ensuring balanced regional development and improving living standards across Serbia. Policymakers may need to consider targeted economic policies and investments to stimulate growth in underperforming regions and bridge the gap between the north and south. The current salary data serves as a critical tool for understanding the economic landscape of Serbia and guiding future policy decisions.
