Work and vacancies in Slovakia for Ukrainians and Russians in 2021

Work in Slovakia is possible if you have a certain document giving the right to work in the territory of the state. Slovakia is considered one of the most developed countries of the European Union and has its own characteristics in the preparation of similar documents.

One of the largest enterprises in Slovakia, the Bratislava Volkswagen Slovakia plant

Economic situation and unemployment rate in Slovakia

The unemployment rate in Slovakia at the end of October 2021 was 5.6%. According to officials, in recent years there has been a stable trend in the country towards a decrease in the total number of unemployed citizens. Economists' forecast is optimistic: this figure will decline in the future.

Latest data on unemployment rate in Slovakia

According to statistics, unemployment is concentrated in the following regions of the country:

Southeast;
South;
Eastern

Salaries in the country

Many people are interested in how much migrant workers earn. It cannot be said that salaries are very high in this state. Some local citizens are forced to go abroad in search of more profitable employment. Below are salaries in Slovakia, including for various professions. This will allow you to estimate the lowest indicator and the amount of monthly salaries, depending on the employee’s specialty.

Minimum salary in 2021

Although this state is part of the EU, the salary level here is significantly lower than in more developed countries. The minimum wage here as of 2021 is a little more than 350 euros, which is significantly lower than the European level. However, this situation is balanced by the nature of the pricing policy.

Average

Salary indicators in the country largely depend on the place of employment. Migrants have the highest incomes in Bratislava. This is also determined by the qualifications and specialty of the employee. The average salary in Slovakia is about 1000 euros per month. For representatives of various professions, salaries in the above currencies are:

engineers – 2500;
financial and information managers – 2400;
lawyers - 1900;
doctors – 1400;
builders – 700;
nurses, general workers – 470;
domestic staff – 400.

Figures shown may vary depending on individual circumstances and region.

How to find a job

You can find work in Slovakia with the help of an agency or on your own. This country has high moral standards, and it is rare to find an unscrupulous employer here.

You can also find a job using the World Wide Web. Now a huge number of employers offer various vacancies and decent wages. You can compose and send your resume to many employers.

But to independently search for work in this way, you must speak at least two languages: Slovak and English. If a person also knows German at a conversational level, his chances increase several times.

To find a job in Slovakia in 2021, employment departments are provided, which select the required specialty based on the skill level of the employee.

The department can provide a workplace only if there are no applicants with Slovak citizenship.

This is what a Slovak citizen’s passport looks like

Moreover, the country has a quota system for foreigners, and if the allowable percentage has already been exhausted, no one will offer a job in this specialty. In return, they may recommend other vacancies in similar or similar specialties.

The most common vacancies for Russians are:

Domestic staff: nannies, housekeepers, governesses and managers.
Service personnel in hotel complexes: waiters, bartenders, kitchen workers and administrators.
Medical professions. Highly qualified doctors are especially valued.
Technical specialties.

Every representative of a foreign state has the right to find employment in Slovakia. To do this, he needs to apply for an immigration visa (national). After registration and entry into the country, a person is required to find a prospective place of work during the validity period of the visa.

The minimum period for obtaining a visa is two months. Maximum - one year. Basically, the average length of a document for Russians is nine months. This is not determined by current legislation, but by the personal needs of the person himself.

Slovakia is famous for its conscientiousness and decency, but despite this, there are also unscrupulous employers. You can check your workplace at the consulate.

How can a foreigner find a job in Russia?

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Any foreigner who has reached the age of 18 and has a patent or work permit can work in Russia.

The following can also work in Russia:

foreigners who arrived from a country that does not require a visa;
foreign highly qualified specialists and members of their families;
full-time students of an accredited educational organization.

By law, companies can hire foreigners if their number does not exceed the permissible proportion of foreign citizens. For example, in construction the share of foreign workers can reach 80%, and in sports - 25%.

Question from a reader : “Hello. I am Bakhtiyor Abdukakhorov. Question: can we, foreigners (migrants), find work in Moscow? If we can, then how?”

Svetlana Petrikova, partner at the law firm PG Partners: Yes, of course. To officially get a job in Moscow (in general throughout the Russian Federation), migrants from visa-free countries must have a work patent. This is a permit to work in Russia. To apply for a patent, the following documents are required:

statement;
passport;
migration card with entry stamp. The purpose of the visit must be indicated there - “work”;
issued VHI policy;
medical certificates confirming the absence of HIV infection and drug addiction;
certificate of migration registration at the place of residence;
test results for knowledge of the Russian language, history and legislation of the Russian Federation.

All documents must be taken to the migration department of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or to the center for the provision of public services. A foreigner must submit documents within 30 calendar days from the date of entry into Russia. The countdown starts from the date on the border service stamp. If you do not submit documents on time, you will face a fine of 10 thousand to 15 thousand rubles. The Ministry of Internal Affairs issues a paper patent no later than 10 working days from the date of receipt of the documents. A patent is issued for a period of one to 12 months. Then the patent needs to be renewed. Also, for a patent, a foreigner must make monthly advance payments. This is a different amount in different regions. It consists of the cost of the patent multiplied by regional coefficients. In Moscow it is 5350 rubles per month. Without payment, the patent will cease to be valid on the day following the end of the paid period. Then the whole procedure will have to be repeated again. An employer must suspend an employee whose patent is inactive or expired until the employee renews it. Otherwise, the employer will face fines or suspension of the organization’s activities.

Citizens of Abkhazia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan and other countries can work under a patent.

For a patent you will need:

passport,
migration card,
compulsory medical insurance or voluntary medical insurance policy,
certificate of absence of HIV infection,
diploma or certificate of education,
application for a patent.

The patent is issued in the departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

You can start with job search sites. Write a resume and don’t wait for a response, but apply to the vacancies yourself.

When applying, be sure to ask your employer which of you should monitor the deadlines for renewing documents - passport, migration card and visa. If there is less than a year left until the expiration date of the passport, the employer may refuse to hire you.

Question from a reader: “Good afternoon, I’m Ghada Daoud, an obstetrician-gynecologist from Syria. Graduate of Russia. I received a residence permit in Russia at the end of February 2021. I tried to get a job in both public hospitals and private ones. It didn't work out anywhere. I even looked for any job in other areas, even as a cleaner, and nothing came of it. I need to live on something. Help me get any job. Tell me how to find a way out."

Elena Gudina, privately practicing lawyer, specialist in labor relations and disputes, expert in assessing legal risks: The Law of the Russian Federation “On Employment in the Russian Federation” provides (Part 2 of Article 6) that it also applies to foreign citizens and stateless persons. Consequently, the reader can contact the employment service at his place of residence and register as unemployed. He will be given an allowance and assisted in finding a job. You can also recommend searching for work on trusted sites, through social networks and various messengers. According to the Law of the Russian Federation “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation” (Part 4 of Article 13), a foreign citizen who has a residence permit does not have to apply for a work patent or work permit. He has the right to work in any region of Russia. The main thing when moving is to register at your place of residence in the new region. In rural settlements, in some regions and cities, there is a shortage of qualified doctors and paramedical personnel. If the reader is considering the option of employment with relocation, then it makes sense to contact the health department of your region of residence or another region of Russia. Currently, all employers in Russia are required to provide information on their vacancies. This information is provided on the “Work in Russia” portal. You can look at available vacancies not only in your region of residence, but throughout Russia. On the same portal you can register as unemployed. Detailed instructions can be read in the article “How to receive unemployment benefits in 2020.”

Work will most likely be denied if the foreigner has a criminal record, has repeatedly violated the visa regime with Russia, or has fines for being late in re-issuing documents. For example, I forgot to renew my migration card.

Poor knowledge of the language can also become a significant obstacle during the job search. Sometimes companies meet halfway and hire tutors or invite teachers to train their employees. You can improve your Russian language on your own using free online lessons.

A job application can be denied for many reasons. Unfortunately, sometimes it cannot be ruled out that an employer may have a biased attitude towards citizens of a particular country.

Question from a reader : “I have such a difficult situation in my family:

four children;
I worked at Moscow Longevity, which now works only online;
The husband is a citizen of India, but has a residence permit in Russia.

He has been working as a cook in an Indian restaurant for three years, but he was officially hired only at the end of 2021. His education is only from school in India. Now he is also unemployed, like me. Question: what is the best thing for us to do to find a good job for our husband? Should we join the labor exchange and try to get training to get an education in a profession? Or apply for citizenship and then look for a job? When my husband receives citizenship, will he be able to apply for free education, for example, at a culinary college? Thank you".

Elena Gudina, private practicing lawyer, specialist in labor relations and disputes, expert in assessing legal risks: If you have a residence permit (residence permit), you do not need to apply for a work permit or patent. The employer of such a foreign citizen only must notify the migration authorities within three working days of his employment or dismissal (Part 8 of Article 13 of the Law of the Russian Federation “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation”). A foreign citizen with a residence permit can register as unemployed and receive government support, including in finding a job. Therefore, Russian citizenship is not required to find a job. If the unemployed does not have qualifications, then, according to Art. 23 of the Law “On Employment in the Russian Federation”, in the direction of the employment service, he can receive basic and additional vocational education. On a free basis, a foreign citizen can receive vocational education in blue-collar professions (within the framework of the educational program of secondary general education). A foreigner can receive secondary vocational education (training mid-level specialists) within established quotas or on a paid basis by concluding an agreement with an educational institution. And in order to receive free secondary vocational education, your husband will need to obtain Russian citizenship.

The countdown starts from the date on the border service stamp.

Where to look for employment vacancies in Slovakia

To independently search for a place of employment in Slovakia, you can use the following sites:

profesia.sk.
ponuky.sk.
grafton.sk.

These sites provide free vacancies exclusively in Slovakia.

List of international job search sites:

careerjet.sk.
learn4good.com.

Most vacancies are posted in periodical newspapers, which can be viewed in electronic version on sites such as:

spectator.sme.sk - newspaper "Observer of Slovakia".
pravda.sk – Pravda newspaper.
hnkonto.hnonline.sk - newspaper "HNONLINE.AN".

Popular job search sites

Latest vacancies can always be found on the following sites:

profesia.sk;
robota.sk;
praca.sme.sk.

Forums and verified agencies

You can try to find a job in Slovakia using Russian-language forums - for example, by contacting Vinsky’s “Independent Travel” forum.

You can also go to the group on Facebook “Work in Slovakia” and look for vacancies there.

There are few truly proven, reliable agencies. One of them is located at: slovakiagarant.com.

The main disadvantage of working with agencies is that they do not work with clients for free. The minimum bet is 150 euros.

How to find work in Slovakia without intermediaries and through an agency

To find a job, you can use numerous websites, both Slovak and international:

https://www.profesia.sk/en/
https://www.ponuky.sk/
https://www.grafton.sk/
https://www.careerjet.sk/
https://www.learn4good.com/jobs/language/english/list/country/slovakia/
https://www.monster.com/jobs/q-slovakia-jobs.aspx

You can use the websites of periodicals in Slovakia, such as the newspaper “Pravda”, “Observer of Slovakia” and others:

https://www.pravda.sk/typo3temp/cache/perex_cachegenerator/superhp.html;
https://hnkonto.hnonline.sk/
https://spectator.sme.sk/

Another possibility is to seek help from specialized agencies, which must have the appropriate license. Firms of this kind have their own databases with a list of vacancies. Agencies with extensive experience and a good reputation have extensive databases of employers. They will be able to quickly find the job you were looking for.

Contacting an employment agency has the following advantages:

A company providing job search services acts as an additional guarantor in labor relations.
Agency employees will be able to take into account all the client’s wishes as much as possible and choose the best option.
Saving time on searching for a vacancy and preparing the necessary package of documents.

An independent search will require more time and effort, but will be less expensive.

The next step, after you have found a suitable position, is concluding an employment contract. This is the main document that confirms the legality of labor relations. It must contain information such as:

Term of the work;
position and job responsibilities or specialization and nature of the work performed;
salary level;
terms of payment for overtime work;
work schedule;
working conditions;
number and duration of breaks;
rights and obligations of both parties;
conditions under which an employer or employee has the right to terminate an employment relationship early.

Additionally, the contract may contain information about social guarantees provided by the employer: insurance, housing, food, medical care. The more detailed the contract is, the better. This will help make future work conditions as transparent as possible. If a future employee still has questions after reading the terms of the contract, it is better to discuss them with the employer before signing it.

Employment options in the country

There are several employment options in the country:

seasonal work;
temporary job;
without knowledge of the language.

Seasonal work

Labor is required from August to October - during this time, Slovak entrepreneurs actively hire harvesters and also invite workers to work in greenhouses.

Salary – Slovakia: (1) Fruit picker (2) Farm worker (3) Gym worker

Temporary job

Temporary work is practically the same as seasonal work. From time to time, Slovak employers invite foreigners to work on farms, construction sites or factories.

Employment without knowledge of the language

A person who does not speak Slovak can find work in the following areas:

construction;
pharmaceutical;
agro-industrial

Without knowing the language, a person can get a job as a gardener, dishwasher and cleaner.

Other options

You can come to the country as a volunteer. This option is more suitable for students - it combines work and study.

Adults should consider the option of shift work. This vacancy is suitable for all representatives of construction specialties.

Salary – Slovakia: (1) Construction worker (2) Warehouse worker (3) Support worker

What is the salary in Slovakia?

So, how much can you earn in Slovakia? If you compare wages in Slovakia with other EU countries, they are quite small. However, for Ukrainians and Belarusians it is in a promising direction, so citizens of these countries strive to go to work in Slovakia. The average wage is 722 euros, which is approximately in the same ratio with wages when working in Poland. In the capital, wages are higher. The minimum wage is 480 euros.

The highest level of pay is for doctors, drivers, and at the mine. Specialists in economics, finance, lawyers, managers and pilots also earn good money. Their wages reach 2,500 euros monthly. Unskilled labor here is valued at 500 euros.

Vacancies can be divided into 2 categories:

Skilled work. Foreign citizens who speak the language, have work experience and higher education can count on such work. For this purpose, a person must have knowledge of English and Slovak. Often people go to work in the medical field, which pays well. Also no less popular are vacancies in the field of construction and engineering specialties. Work in factories in Slovakia is in demand. There is a shortage of drivers in the country. The minimum wage is 1000 euros;
Unskilled labor. In most cases this is a temporary job. Often it does not require special knowledge or skills. People may have minimal knowledge of the language. There are no requirements for higher education here. This year, people in this industry worked on construction sites, warehouses, and agriculture. In the country, nannies, dishwashers, and waiters are required for such work. This is low-paid work, which in most cases does not provide a person with any prospects for development. The maximum salary is 1000 euros.

Requirements for foreign workers in Slovakia

One of the main requirements that Slovak employers put forward for foreign applicants is knowledge of Slovak or English. But also a foreigner must have knowledge, skills and abilities corresponding to the specialty.

In 2021, Slovak employers are putting forward their demands on employees. They differ in each area, but the main ones are:

Working age. The average age category is 25–30 years.
Foreign language skills.
Availability of qualifications.

What do employers pay attention to?

When selecting candidates, the following criteria are taken into account:

Availability of a certificate of advanced training.
Presence of recommendations.
Work experience.
Knowledge of foreign languages.
Availability of a European diploma.

There are special requirements for a resume. It should be drawn up in a standard form, which is accepted in European countries. More information can be found here: europass.cedefop.europa.eu.

What criteria are used to select candidates for a work visa to Slovakia?

Getting the desired job for foreigners in Slovakia is not easy. The opportunity directly depends on your capabilities and the availability of candidates from the EU. If there are no other candidates, then you have a better chance of getting a work permit.

When selecting a candidate, special attention is paid to the following indicators:

Having a higher education diploma. Those citizens who received it in Europe have an advantage;
Level of proficiency in English, Slovak and German languages;
Having work experience in education;
Availability of recommendations from previous places of work;
Availability of European-style advanced training certificates.

Popular professions by city in Slovakia

The most in-demand professions are presented in the table:

Profession	City
Programmer	Bratislava
Doctor	Brezno
Banking specialist	Velky Meder
Financier	Velky Sarish
Engineer	Bratislava, center and north of the country
Builder	Bratislava, Velky Meder
Senior Manager	all cities
Pilot	Bratislava

In all cities of the country, nannies, caregivers, gardeners, cleaners, and service personnel in a restaurant or hotel are constantly needed.

Professions in demand

Of the available job options in Slovakia, the most common are the following vacancies for Russian migrants:

servants employed at home - as nannies, cleaners, governesses, etc.;
hotel employees - waiter, bartender, concierge;
medical personnel (qualified doctors are in particular demand);
workers with technical specialties.

The most popular professions are given, but some candidates have a chance to find a job in another field. To do this, you must have the appropriate qualifications. A job as a welder in Slovakia or in some construction specialty may be offered, but such places are seasonal.

Please note that applicants have preference:

suitable age category (on average - from 25 to 30 years);
knowledge of foreign languages (Slovak and English are required, German is recommended);
highly qualified and experienced.

Slovak legislation sets quotas for foreigners to be hired, so it is impossible to fill a vacancy in a certain specialty if the established limit has been exhausted.

Stages of employment in Slovakia for citizens of Russia, Ukraine and CIS countries

The main stages of employment look like this:

search for an employer;
conclusion of an employment contract;
obtaining a work permit;
obtaining a work visa.

Finding an employer and concluding an employment contract

You need to look for an employer using the methods indicated above:

on forums;
in groups on Facebook;
on Slovak websites where vacancies are regularly posted.

The next stage is preparing and sending your resume to the employer. Then you should conclude an agreement with the employer. The contract must clearly state the responsibilities of the foreigner and indicate the amount of his salary.

Work permit

Regardless of the vacancy or position, foreign representatives will require permission to carry out labor activities on the territory of the republic. It is impossible to obtain it yourself, since the corresponding application is submitted directly by the employer himself.

The applicant must convince him of his professionalism, desire to work and level of qualifications. The permit is issued only to a specific person. It implies carrying out work activities in the territory of Slovakia precisely with the employer who submitted the request. That is, a work permit is issued strictly for a specific workplace.

If it changes for any reason, you must submit a new application for a permit. The processing period for an application for a work permit takes at least 30 calendar days from the date of submission.

To obtain a work permit, the Slovak employer applies to the territorial employment authority - the labor exchange. The validity period of the permit is one year. If necessary, it can be extended for another two years. But in case of extension, you must also submit a new application.

It is very important that the renewal document contains identical information to that in the first application. If the data does not match, the extension may be refused.

If an employer invites employees to work seasonally, then the permit is issued for six months. More detailed information about this can be found here: mic.iom.sk.

The country has a quota system. That is, for each specialty there is a certain number of places allocated by the state.

If, in the case of an independent search, a person finds a job in a specialty whose quota percentage has already been exhausted for the current period, then a permit will not be issued.

A huge advantage of a work permit is that it provides all the legal grounds for submitting documents for a residence permit in Slovakia.

This is what a Slovak residence permit looks like

Types of permits for legal work

Main types of work permits:

Complex – issued in relation to civil servants.
Simple – to all foreigners who want to work in Slovakia.
Simplified – issued for students and seasonal workers.

If a work permit is accepted for a highly qualified specialist, then he is issued a “blue card” - a special document that allows him to live and work in the territory of the European Union.

A “blue card” is a special document that allows you to live and work in the European Union.

Who does not need a work permit?

According to the latest amendments adopted in 2021 to the law on the residence of foreigners in Slovakia, a work permit is not required:

foreign citizens with a residence permit;
graduates of Slovak universities or colleges.

You can get acquainted with the text of the law on the website zakonypreludi.sk.

Applying for a work visa

In order to work in Slovakia, you need to apply for a category D visa. The application algorithm looks like this:

Make an appointment at the consulate.
Collection and provision of necessary documents.
Passing the interview.
Obtaining a visa.
This is what a Slovak visa looks like

List of documents

The list of documentation looks like this:

International passport.
Document confirming education (diploma or certificate).
Work permit.
A contract concluded with a Slovak employer.
Invitation from the employer.
Certificate of good conduct.

All documents must be translated into Slovak and certified by a notary.

Where are documents submitted?

Documents must be submitted either to the consular department of the Slovak Embassy at your actual place of residence, or to an accredited visa center of the country. For Russians, documents are submitted in St. Petersburg and Moscow, and for Ukrainians in Kyiv and Uzhgorod.

All necessary documents for traveling to Slovakia in 2021 must be submitted at least 15 working days before the estimated departure.

You only need to submit your application in person – you should not act through an agency.

Processing times and costs

The cost of obtaining a D visa varies from 90 to 250 euros. In case of refusal, money will not be returned.

In 2021, the Consulate extended the visa processing time. On average, a visa is issued within 3–5 days. In some cases, the period may be extended to 10–14 days.

Work visa extension

You need to extend your visa 30 days before the expiration date of the first visa. You need to contact the territorial division of the Slovak Ministry of Internal Affairs.

List of documents:

International passport with visa.
Residence permit (it is issued within 30 days from the moment a foreigner enters the country on a work visa).
Employment contract (notarized photocopy).
Application from a Slovak employer.

Work in Slovakia for Russians in 2021: nuances of the search

Employment in Slovakia for Russians has difficulties in the area of obtaining permits. People from the EU can exercise the right to work freely, but for residents of the CIS they need to go through several stages:

Finding an employer who is willing to enter into an employment contract with you;
A work permit in Slovakia is issued directly in your country;
Preparation of documents for obtaining a work visa and residence permit in the country;
Moving to Slovakia.

You should start looking for vacancies in your own country. To do this, there is no point in going directly to Slovakia. The main task is to convince a potential employer that you are exactly the specialist he needs. That is, he must understand that he will not be able to find such an employee directly in Slovakia. To get a job, you need to prove that you are better than applicants from the EU, and this task is not easy to cope with. Jobs in Slovakia for Russians are mainly with low wages.

Qualifications, work experience and knowledge of languages play a decisive role when searching for work in Slovakia. It is necessary to speak not only Slovak, but also English. This is important for getting a high-level job with decent wages. Work in Slovakia without knowledge of the language is available in large quantities, since European citizens do not want to work there. In principle, you can find vacancies if you speak the language.

If you have found a suitable place, then most likely the employer will help you with the preparation of the necessary documents. A work permit is issued by the Slovak Labor and Social Security Administration.

It is important to note that proof of your qualifications must be included when applying for a permit. Some vacancies require a health certificate. The application is considered within 1 month from the date of submission. Questions regarding registration of a residence permit are coordinated with the local police department.

More to read:
What is the average monthly salary in the Czech Republic?
Is it possible to emigrate from Russia to the Czech Republic?

How to find a job in Slovakia without intermediaries?

Using popular Internet resources with job offers;
By collaborating with special organizations that are directly involved in the employment of citizens in this country;
Independent search on site. You can apply for a tourist visa and, upon arriving in the country, get acquainted with the offers on the labor market, as well as communicate with potential employers.

Types of permits for legal work in Slovakia:

A long-term permit requires a maximum stay in Slovakia of two years. Typically, a work visa to Slovakia is issued for 1 year with the right to extension;
Short-term employment is mainly used for seasonal work. Issued for six months. Repeated permission can be obtained only after a 6-month break. Therefore, this type of permit is not suitable for permanent living and work in the country.

It is important to note that if you change your place of work or activity, you will have to go through the procedure for obtaining permits again.

Salary level in Slovakia

The minimum salary in the country is 400 euros. The average salary is 712 euros. A highly qualified specialist working in Bratislava can receive an average of 2.0 thousand euros.

Latest data on minimum wage in Slovakia

Salary level by city

Information on salaries in cities is presented in the table:

City	Average monthly salary (euro)
Bratislava	900
Brezno	734
Velky Meder	675
Velky Sarish	874

Salary level by profession

Information on wages by profession is presented in the table:

Profession	Average monthly salary (euro)
Doctor	1690
Engineer	2500
Teacher	1090
Driver	695
Handyman	395
Nanny, governess	355
Builder	796
Helper worker	330

If a foreigner takes a live-in job, his earnings may be reduced.

Payroll taxes

If a person receives a salary of more than 35.0 thousand euros, then the tax rate is 31%. The social insurance deduction is 9.3%, medical insurance is 4%.

Local labor market

Despite the economic growth, unemployment here reaches 9% and there is uneven development of the regions. Especially underdeveloped, mountainous areas. But at the same time, the ski resorts located five tens of kilometers further are no worse than European ones.

The country has not overcome the lag in infrastructure; the capital Bratislava is inferior to Lviv or Uzhgorod in terms of convenience.

The developing economy suffers from a lack of qualified personnel - local residents leave to work in Europe. The availability of work in Slovakia for Ukrainians and available vacancies solves many problems with employment in their homeland.

Local residents are reluctant to occupy places with intense physical labor, giving migrants a chance to work. The average salary in the country is 1000, the minimum is 450 €.

Available vacancies

It should be noted that national legislation carefully protects the rights of its citizens and representatives of the European Union. There is a job quota system here - if it is exhausted, then it is impossible to get a work permit. Most popular:

representatives of construction professions;

mechanical engineering engineers;

programmers;

doctors.

Job qualifications are not required for:

nannies and caregivers;

general workers in industry;

helpers in construction;

workers in the rural industry;

waiters and sellers;

maids;

ski instructors;

drivers.

The average salary here is 25% lower than in the EU.

Vacancies and salaries

According to statistics, men in Slovakia earn more than the fair sex. Thus, the average salary of a man, regardless of his profession, is 1,000 euros, while the average monthly salary of a woman often does not exceed 750 euros.

The highest wages are in the Bratislava region (on average 1,180 euros per month). The lowest salaries are in the Prešov region - about 720 euros per month and in the Banko Bystrica region - about 780 euros.

Table: average salary by region

Region of Slovakia	Average salary (expressed in euros)
Nitriantsky	800
Zhilinsky	808
Trenchian	808
Koshitsky	835
Trnavsky	845

The highest professions receive:

Pilots. The average salary is 2,740 euros.
Architects working with IT technologies. On average they earn 2,660 euros per month.
Programmers. The salary is 2,600 euros.
Engineers receive 2,400 euros.
IT managers. The average salary for such specialists is 2,370 euros.
Financial Manager. The average salary is 2,315 euros.
Specialist in the field of legal regulation. These specialists receive at least 2,290 euros monthly.
Project managers. The average salary starts from 2,050 euros.
Traders, dealers. The average salary is 1,950 euros.
Lawyers earn a minimum of 1,910 euros per month.
Risk managers receive at least 1,900 euros.

The lowest wages go to:

Office and commercial cleaners. The average monthly salary is 400 euros.
Janitors earn on average no more than 415 euros.
Personal assistants (assistants) receive approximately 425 euros.
Informants can expect a salary starting from 420 euros.
Postmen receive no more than 430 euros.
Tailors and seamstresses earn an average of 440 euros.
Orderlies or junior medical workers receive from 470 euros monthly for their work.
Assistant chefs earn from 460 euros.
A handyman earns on average 470 euros per month.

The average monthly salary of a doctor in a public clinic is 1,400 euros. For working in a private clinic, a doctor receives from 1,800 to 2,000 euros.

Salary – Slovakia: (1) Doctor (2) Cardiologist (3) Surgeon

A police officer earns approximately 600 euros per month.

The salary of a bus driver is 680 euros, and the salary of a nurse is 700 euros.

Table: salaries by profession

Profession, position	Monthly salary (expressed in euros)
Pharmacist	1 400
Pharmacist	1 500
Web Designer	1 300
Translator	1 100
HR employee	800
Courier	780
Accountant	750
Tractor driver	710
Car mechanic	700
Teacher at a higher education institution	1 100
Primary school teacher	760
High school teacher	790
Teacher at a preschool	600
Psychologist	600
Makeup artist	From 590 to 700
Administrative Officer	570
Hairdresser	550
Waiter	525
Baker	530
Editor at a newspaper	500
Cashier at a grocery store	450
Nanny	480
Agronomist	700
Builder	700
Machine operator	500
fitter	From 1,000 to 1,200
Formworker	From 1,000 to 1,500
Welder	1 000
Facade designer	From 5 to 6 euros per 1 sq. m.
Factory worker	From 600 to 1,000
Masseur	500

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