MigrantoAverage salary in Kosovo
Gross and take-home pay, by industry and against other countries
Average salary
Take-home / mo
€813
Gross / yr
€11,200
Kosovo is one of Europe's youngest and smallest economies, and a career there earns a middling wage by global standards — not high, but not at the bottom either. What stands out is how little tax touches your pay: almost all of what you make stays with you.
How salaries in Kosovo compare
Kosovo sits low within Europe but holds a middle spot worldwide, which tells you a lot. It trails its neighbours, yet the wage still goes further than most of the world's, and the light tax means more of it is actually yours to spend.
Data source: Mean monthly earnings 2019 (ILOSTAT), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Kosovo?
The average salary in Kosovo is €933 a month before tax, or €813 take-home after tax and social contributions. Over a year that's €11,200 before tax and €9,750 after.
What is the average salary in Kosovo in US dollars?
The average salary in Kosovo in US dollars is about $12,948 a year before tax, or $940 a month after tax.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kosovo?
A typical person in Kosovo spends about €418 a month, while the average take-home pay is €813. How much you need to live comfortably depends on the city, your family situation, and how you usually spend. See the cost of living in Kosovo for the full picture.
What is a good salary in Kosovo?
A good salary in Kosovo is generally one above the national average — more than €813 take-home a month, or €11,200 gross a year. But a lot depends on your spending, where you live, and your financial goals.
Is Kosovo a high-salary country?
Moderately. By average after-tax pay, Kosovo is ahead of 58% of countries worldwide and ranks 36th out of 41 countries in Europe.
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