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2026 rules
Benefits calculator for North Macedonia
How much you get if you lose your job, have a baby, fall ill or raise children, with the 2026 rules that apply in North Macedonia.
Quick answerIn North Macedonia, with a monthly net salary of 47,000 MKD and 10 years of work: unemployment benefit 23,500 MKD per month, duration 6 months, maternity or parental pay 47,000 MKD per month, duration 9 months, sick pay for 30 days 32,900 MKD in total, and child benefit for two children up to 2,178 MKD per month.
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Popular questions
How much unemployment benefit will I get in North Macedonia?
With a monthly net salary of 47,000 MKD and 10 years of work, the benefit is about 23,500 MKD per month, duration 6 months. The benefit is 50% of your average net pay of the last 24 months, capped at 80% of the national average net wage, about 37,600 MKD. After 12 months it falls to 40%.
How much is maternity or parental pay in North Macedonia?
With a monthly net salary of 47,000 MKD, it is about 47,000 MKD per month, duration 9 months. It is paid at 100% of your average salary of the last 12 months by the FZO, from the first day. You need 6 months of continuous insurance.
How much sick pay do I get in North Macedonia?
For 30 days of sick leave you receive about 32,900 MKD in total in total. The general rate is 70% of your average salary, 85% for malignant disease.
How much is child benefit in North Macedonia?
For two children the result is up to 2,178 MKD per month. Child benefit (detski dodatok) is income tested and paid for children under 18 in regular education.
In North Macedonia the unemployment benefit is paid by the Employment Service Agency (AVRSM), maternity and sick pay by the Health Insurance Fund (FZO), and child benefit by the ministry for social policy. The salary field uses net pay.
Unemployment benefit in North Macedonia
- You need 9 months of continuous insurance, or 12 months with breaks in the last 18 months.
- The benefit is 50% of your average net pay of the last 24 months, capped at 80% of the national average net wage, about 37,600 MKD. After 12 months it falls to 40%.
- Duration goes from 1 month with 9 to 18 months of insurance up to 12 months with more than 25 years. People within 18 months of retirement with 15 years of insurance are paid until they retire.
Maternity and parental leave in North Macedonia
- Maternity leave lasts 9 months, or 15 months for twins and more, and can start 45 days before the birth.
- It is paid at 100% of your average salary of the last 12 months by the FZO, from the first day. You need 6 months of continuous insurance.
- The father can take the leave if the mother does not. Parents can also take 3 months of unpaid parental leave until the child is 3.
Sick pay in North Macedonia
- The employer pays the first 30 days, after that the FZO.
- The general rate is 70% of your average salary, 85% for malignant disease.
- Work injury, occupational disease, pregnancy and donations are paid at 100%.
Child benefit in North Macedonia
- Child benefit (detski dodatok) is income tested and paid for children under 18 in regular education.
- It is 1,362 MKD a month for one school-age child and 2,178 MKD for two or more, or 1,634 and 2,568 MKD for pre-school children.
- The household income limit starts at 6,800 MKD and grows with the number of family members.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28,200 MKD | 14,100 MKD per month | 28,200 MKD per month | 19,740 MKD |
| 47,000 MKD | 23,500 MKD per month | 47,000 MKD per month | 32,900 MKD |
| 75,200 MKD | 37,600 MKD per month | 75,200 MKD per month | 52,640 MKD |
Frequently asked questions
Do I get unemployment benefit if I quit my job in North Macedonia?
No. A written resignation, a mutual termination or a disciplinary dismissal means no unemployment benefit, except a resignation because of marriage or a spouse's move.
Where do I apply in North Macedonia?
Unemployment: at the Employment Service Agency within 30 days. Maternity and sick pay: through the employer, paid by the FZO. Child benefit: at the social work centre.
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.