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2026 rules
Benefits calculator for Serbia
How much you get if you lose your job, have a baby, fall ill or raise children, with the 2026 rules that apply in Serbia.
Quick answerIn Serbia, with a monthly gross salary of 160,000 RSD and 10 years of work: unemployment benefit 45,214 RSD per month, duration 6 months, maternity or parental pay 160,000 RSD per month, duration 12 months, sick pay for 30 days 104,000 RSD in total, and child benefit for two children up to 9,061 RSD per month.
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Popular questions
How much unemployment benefit will I get in Serbia?
With a monthly gross salary of 160,000 RSD and 10 years of work, the benefit is about 45,214 RSD per month, duration 6 months. The amount depends on your salary compared with the national average. From 1 February 2026 the monthly benefit is between 33,745 and 78,226 RSD gross. Pension and health contributions are deducted, so the net amount is about two thirds of that.
How much is maternity or parental pay in Serbia?
With a monthly gross salary of 160,000 RSD, it is about 160,000 RSD per month, duration 12 months. The benefit is 100% of the average contribution base of the 18 months before the leave, capped at five times the national average salary.
How much sick pay do I get in Serbia?
For 30 days of sick leave you receive about 104,000 RSD in total in total. The rate is 65% of your average salary of the 12 months before the illness, and never less than the minimum wage.
How much is child benefit in Serbia?
For two children the result is up to 9,061 RSD per month. Child allowance (dečiji dodatak) is 4,530.64 RSD per child a month from 1 July 2026, for the first four children.
In Serbia the unemployment benefit is paid by the National Employment Service (NSZ), maternity and child-care pay by the ministry for family care, and sick pay first by the employer and then by the health insurance fund RFZO.
Unemployment benefit in Serbia
- You need 12 months of insurance in the last 18 months, and the job must have ended through no fault of your own, for example redundancy or the end of a fixed-term contract.
- The amount depends on your salary compared with the national average. From 1 February 2026 the monthly benefit is between 33,745 and 78,226 RSD gross. Pension and health contributions are deducted, so the net amount is about two thirds of that.
- Duration: 3 months with 1 to 5 years of insurance, 6 months with 5 to 15, 9 months with 15 to 25 and 12 months with more than 25 years. Up to 24 months if you are within 2 years of retirement.
Maternity and parental leave in Serbia
- Maternity leave starts 28 to 45 days before the birth and, together with child-care leave, lasts 365 days. For the third and every further child it lasts 2 years.
- The benefit is 100% of the average contribution base of the 18 months before the leave, capped at five times the national average salary.
- The father can take the leave only if the mother cannot. At birth fathers usually get 5 paid working days from the employer.
Sick pay in Serbia
- The employer pays the first 30 days, after that the RFZO pays.
- The rate is 65% of your average salary of the 12 months before the illness, and never less than the minimum wage.
- Work injury, occupational disease, pregnancy complications and organ donation are paid at 100%.
Child benefit in Serbia
- Child allowance (dečiji dodatak) is 4,530.64 RSD per child a month from 1 July 2026, for the first four children.
- It is income tested: the average net income per family member must be below 18,468 RSD, or 24,008.40 RSD for a single parent.
- Single parents receive 30% more and children with a disability 50% more. Amounts are indexed every January and July.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96,000 RSD | 33,745 RSD per month | 96,000 RSD per month | 62,400 RSD |
| 160,000 RSD | 45,214 RSD per month | 160,000 RSD per month | 104,000 RSD |
| 256,000 RSD | 72,342 RSD per month | 256,000 RSD per month | 166,400 RSD |
Frequently asked questions
Do I get unemployment benefit if I quit my job in Serbia?
No. If you resign or are dismissed through your own fault, you have no right to unemployment benefit in Serbia. A mutual termination agreement also usually means no benefit.
Where do I apply in Serbia?
Unemployment: at the National Employment Service (NSZ) within 30 days of the end of insurance. Maternity and child-care pay: through the employer, paid by the ministry. Child allowance: at the social welfare centre or through the eUprava portal.
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.