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2026 rules
Benefits calculator for Slovenia
How much you get if you lose your job, have a baby, fall ill or raise children, with the 2026 rules that apply in Slovenia.
Quick answerIn Slovenia, with a monthly gross salary of 2,600 EUR and 10 years of work: unemployment benefit 1,926 EUR per month, duration 6 months, maternity or parental pay 2,600 EUR per month, duration 9 months, sick pay for 30 days 2,080 EUR in total, and child benefit for two children up to 310.14 EUR per month.
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Popular questions
How much unemployment benefit will I get in Slovenia?
With a monthly gross salary of 2,600 EUR and 10 years of work, the benefit is about 1,926 EUR per month, duration 6 months. The benefit is 80% of your average gross pay of the last 8 months for the first 3 months, then 60% and after a year 50%. Since 2026 it is never less than 1,037.32 EUR and at most 1,926.44 EUR in the first 3 months, with lower ceilings later.
How much is maternity or parental pay in Slovenia?
With a monthly gross salary of 2,600 EUR, it is about 2,600 EUR per month, duration 9 months. Each parent has 160 days of parental leave, 60 of which cannot be transferred. It is paid at 100%, capped at 2.5 times the average wage. Fathers also get 15 days of paternity leave.
How much sick pay do I get in Slovenia?
For 30 days of sick leave you receive about 2,080 EUR in total in total. Illness is paid at 80% of your average pay of the previous year, and 90% after 90 days. Injuries outside work are paid at 70%.
How much is child benefit in Slovenia?
For two children the result is up to 310.14 EUR per month. Child benefit (otroški dodatek) is income tested in 8 classes based on the net income per family member.
In Slovenia the unemployment benefit is paid by the Employment Service (ZRSZ), parental benefits by the state through the social work centres, sick pay first by the employer and then by the health insurance institute ZZZS.
Unemployment benefit in Slovenia
- You need 10 months of insurance in the last 24 months, or 6 months if you are under 30, and you must apply within 30 days.
- The benefit is 80% of your average gross pay of the last 8 months for the first 3 months, then 60% and after a year 50%. Since 2026 it is never less than 1,037.32 EUR and at most 1,926.44 EUR in the first 3 months, with lower ceilings later.
- Duration: 3 months with up to 5 years of insurance, 6 months with 5 to 15, 9 with 15 to 25 and 12 with more than 25 years. Over 50 with 25 years it is 19 months, over 55 it is 25 months.
Maternity and parental leave in Slovenia
- Maternity leave lasts 105 days and is paid at 100% of your average pay of the last 12 months, with no ceiling.
- Each parent has 160 days of parental leave, 60 of which cannot be transferred. It is paid at 100%, capped at 2.5 times the average wage. Fathers also get 15 days of paternity leave.
- Parents without insurance receive a parental allowance of 507.43 EUR a month for 365 days, and every family receives a birth grant of 441.60 EUR.
Sick pay in Slovenia
- The employer pays the first 30 working days, after that the ZZZS.
- Illness is paid at 80% of your average pay of the previous year, and 90% after 90 days. Injuries outside work are paid at 70%.
- Work injury and occupational disease are paid at 100%.
Child benefit in Slovenia
- Child benefit (otroški dodatek) is income tested in 8 classes based on the net income per family member.
- For a child in primary school it is between 25.70 and 177.24 EUR a month, depending on the class and on whether it is the first, second or third child.
- Single parents receive 30% more. Families with income per member above 1,328.28 EUR receive nothing.
Before you apply: five things people often miss
Quitting is not the same as being dismissed
In most countries you get no unemployment benefit, or get it later, if you resign or agree to leave. Before you sign a termination agreement, check what it means for your benefit.
Your insurance record decides everything
Duration and amount depend on how many months you paid contributions and on what salary. Check that your employer reported you correctly before you apply.
Gross, net and taxes
Some benefits are paid gross and are taxed, others are tax free. The calculator shows the amount the rules describe. The money you see in your account can be lower.
Combine benefits the smart way
Sick leave, maternity leave and unemployment usually cannot be paid for the same days. The order in which you claim them can change how much you receive in total.
Examples by salary
Ten years of work, age 35, first child, 30 days of sick leave, 2026 rules.
| Monthly salary | Unemployment | Maternity or parental | Sick pay, 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,600 EUR | 1,280 EUR per month | 1,600 EUR per month | 1,280 EUR |
| 2,600 EUR | 1,926 EUR per month | 2,600 EUR per month | 2,080 EUR |
| 4,200 EUR | 1,926 EUR per month | 4,200 EUR per month | 3,360 EUR |
Frequently asked questions
Do I get unemployment benefit if I quit my job in Slovenia?
Generally no. If you resign or end the contract by agreement without a valid reason, you do not get the unemployment benefit.
Where do I apply in Slovenia?
Unemployment: register with the Employment Service (ZRSZ) and apply within 30 days, online through eUprava. Parental benefits and child benefit: the social work centre (CSD) or eUprava.
Is this an official decision?
No. MyBenefitKit is an informational calculator. The institution that pays the benefit decides the exact amount from your full insurance record. Use the result to plan and to check the decision you receive.
Sources and disclaimer
This page is informational. The rules and amounts are based on laws and official publications valid in October 2026 and simplified for the calculator. Individual cases, collective agreements and regional rules can change the result.