What items are deducted from gross salary?
Why do you never receive the full amount you negotiated at the job interview? Once your monthly gross 1 is defined, the law requires the removal of certain percentages from that mass before you receive payment. These items primarily go to public treasuries (funds and budget).
1. Pension Insurance Contributions
The firmest deduction and the largest hit to the gross salary in absolute amount is intended for your days when you will no longer be able to work. It is paid to the competent pension fund (HZMO).
• 15% goes to Pillar I (Generational Solidarity).
• 5% goes to Pillar II (Your personal savings in a protected mandatory account waiting for you).
2. Income Tax
Tax on your earnings that finance the administration (schools, infrastructure of your residence). This is a variable item.
3. Local Taxes (Surtax)
Many municipalities and cities can charge additional taxes.
Note for Croatia: Since January 1, 2024, the old local taxes (surtax) were abolished.
Can anything else be suspended?
In addition to legally mandatory pension allocations and taxes, your net salary may be burdened by <strong>specific suspensions</strong>:
- Installment for a housing or cash loan.
- FINA enforcement (blocked accounts).
- Payment of alimony.
- Trade union membership fee.