Prague residents earned an average monthly salary of CZK 62,472 in the first quarter of 2025, according to new data published on June 4 by the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO).

This marks a 7.6% nominal increase, or CZK 4,433 more than the same period last year.

When adjusted for inflation, real wages in the Czech capital rose by 4.8%, suggesting that workers’ purchasing power has grown despite rising prices.

The capital’s average salary is now 33.1% higher than the national average, which stood at CZK 46,924 for the same period.

With this figure, Prague leads all Czech regions in wage levels, a trend largely driven by the presence of international company headquarters that offer above-average pay, particularly for management positions.

The number of people employed in Prague also increased, with 21,300 more working residents than a year ago.

The total employed population in the capital reached 825,000.

Outside Prague, the South Moravian Region reported an average salary of CZK 46,066, closely followed by Central Bohemia with CZK 45,952.

While both regions remain below the national average, they continue to rank among the top-paying areas outside the capital.

The widening pay gap between Prague and the rest of the country reflects broader economic disparities, where jobs tied to global business and advanced services tend to be concentrated in the capital.

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