Employment Cost Calculator for Croatia
Calculate your complete hiring costs for Croatia employees, including payroll taxes, social security contributions, employee benefits, and management fees. This salary calculator provides accurate employer cost estimates for informed hiring decisions.
Employer Tax Contributions
| Tax Type | Rate | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | 16.5% | Gross Salary |
| Pension Insurance (I Pillar) | 15% | Gross Salary |
| Pension Insurance (II Pillar) | 5% | Gross Salary |
| Personal Income Tax | 15%-35.4% (max) | Taxable Income (varies by municipality/city) |
Filing & Compliance
- JOPPD form submission and payment of taxes/contributions due by the 15th day of the month following the payment month.
- Employers must provide employees with payslips.
- Registration for health and pension contributions requires submitting Form T1 to the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO) and Form M-11P to the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute (HZMO) within 24 hours of employee's start date.
Income Tax Brackets
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to €60,000 | 15%-23% |
| Over €60,000 | 25%-34% |
Employee Contributions
| Deduction Type | Rate | Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Pension Insurance (Pillar I & II) | 20% | €10,788 monthly / €129,456 annual (Pillar I) |
Personal Allowances
- Basic personal allowance: €600 per month
- Dependent family members: €300 per month
- Dependent children (increasing coefficients)
