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Employing in Czech Republic

Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Czech Republic.

Minimum Wage
CZK 234,000
per year
Employer costs
~33.8%
of salary
Employee costs
~11.6%
of salary

Minimum Wage

CZK 234,000 per year

Employer costs

  • Pension: 21.5%
  • Health Insurance: 9%
  • Sickness: 2.1%
  • Unemployment Insurance: 1.2%

Employee costs

  • Pension: 6.5%
  • Health Insurance: 4.5%
  • Sickness: 0.6%

Taxes

Estimated employer contributions of approximately 33.8%, and employee contributions of approximately 11.6% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.

Employee Taxes

15% Kč0 – Kč1,762,812
23% Kč1,762,813+
  • Pension 6.5%
  • Health Insurance 4.5%
  • Sickness 0.6%

Employer Taxes & Contributions

Estimated Employer Cost

~33.8%
Pension 21.5%
Health Insurance 9%
Sickness 2.1%
Unemployment Insurance 1.2%

Working hours

Working hours per week

40 hours per week

Leave

Annual leave

20 days per year

Personal/Carer's leave

Medical certificate required

Public holidays in Czech Republic

New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Easter Monday
2026-04-06
Labour Day
2026-05-01
Liberation Day
2026-05-08
Saints Cyril And Methodius Day
2026-07-05
Jan Hus Day
2026-07-06
St. Wenceslas Day
2026-09-28
Independent Czechoslovak State Day
2026-10-28
Struggle For Freedom And Democracy Day
2026-11-17
Christmas Eve
2026-12-24
Christmas Day
2026-12-25
St. Stephen's Day
2026-12-26

Termination

Notice period

60 days minimum

Probation period

0 – 90 days

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