A statutory minimum wage of €1,050 gross a month (2026), unemployment down from 6.8% in 2022 to 4.9% in 2025 and a separate public portal for seasonal jobs in tourism. Find out where to look for a job in Croatia, how to apply in Croatian and what to do in your first weeks.
The main public source of vacancies is the Croatian Employment Service (Hrvatski zavod za zapošljavanje, HZZ). Start here:
Private employers usually want an application by email with your CV and sometimes copies of diplomas and certificates. HZZ’s career centres (CISOK) offer free information and counselling.
For step-by-step advice on job search, CVs and interviews in any EU country, see our How to find a job abroad – 10 practical guides.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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