Engineers’ Paychecks Secure, But Entry-Level Salaries Vary Widely
Engineers entering the workforce can anticipate stable earnings, though initial salaries differ substantially depending on the sector-by as much as tens of thousands of Czech crowns. According to data analyzed by ManpowerGroup, understanding the context of “starting salary” is crucial, as it can apply to roles ranging from junior positions to executive leadership.
ManpowerGroup utilizes the first quartile of average earnings statistics published by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (ISPV) to define entry-level wages, focusing on the bottom 25% of earners where junior roles typically fall.
For the first half of 2025, ISPV data indicates the first quartile earnings are 49,809 crowns in data and interaction activities, 51,756 crowns in energy, 34,292 crowns in manufacturing, and 28,925 crowns in construction. Accommodation and catering offer the lowest entry-level earnings, around 22,533 crowns.The fastest year-on-year growth in the first quartile was observed in construction, professional, scientific, and technical activities, and real estate.
Jiří Halbrštát, director of recruitment and marketing at ManpowerGroup, explains that these discrepancies reflect industry structures. “Fields with high added value and strong international competition pay more early in the career, while sectors with low margins naturally move close to the minimum wage,” he stated. He also noted that public sector starting amounts are persistent by tables, but final remuneration can vary due to additional payments or performance evaluations.
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