Do you know the highest-paying jobs in the Czech Republic? Perhaps the following article will help you find a new profession.
In 2020, the average salary in the Czech Republic was 35,611 CZK (about 1,600 USD). In 2021, it climbed up to 38,525 CZK (about 1,800 USD), mainly thanks to bonuses for healthcare workers. The total salary depends on several factors, such as education, experience, gender and the employee’s skills.
The highest-paying jobs in the Czech Republic
Salary levels in the Czech Republic depend, among other things, on the region where we work. Salaries are clearly the highest in Prague, while employees in the Karlovy Vary Region have the lowest salaries.
Doctor
Apart from the medical profession ranking among the highest-paying jobs, it is also associated with high social prestige. In the public consciousness, doctors have always been perceived as authorities, especially those with high specialization. A doctor’s salary is influenced precisely by their specialization. However, it can climb up to 100,000 CZK (about 4,600 USD). The truth remains, though, that being a doctor is more of a calling than a job.
Medical Advisor
The salary range for a medical advisor is 50,000 CZK (about 2,300 USD) to 120,000 CZK (about 5,500 USD). The work of a medical advisor consists of monitoring clinical trials and communicating with doctors who conduct medical research. Furthermore, they implement clinical trials of pharmaceutical products, train employees who sell medical products, communicate with the media and much more. They must have a constant overview of the field in which they operate.
Advocate
University applicants show great interest in this profession. An advocate must be well-versed in laws, amendments and other legal loopholes. In addition, they must be an excellent speaker and a driven person. They represent clients before courts and other legal bodies and provide legal advice. They can also act as insolvency administrators. Thanks to the experience of a trainee advocate and passing the bar exams, they have a higher salary than an ordinary lawyer. An advocate’s salary ranges from 45,000 CZK (about 2,100 USD) to 100,000 CZK (about 4,600 USD).
Air Traffic Controller
This profession carries a particularly high level of responsibility. Air traffic controllers supervise the smoothness and safety of civil air traffic in airspace. This job requires constant concentration, which is why it is well-paid. The worker supervises every aircraft that enters the country’s airspace and ensures that a safe distance is maintained between individual aircraft. Their salary ranges from 150,000 CZK (about 6,900 USD) to 200,000 CZK (about 9,200 USD).
Pilot
The profession of a pilot also ranks among the highest-paying jobs in the Czech Republic. Such a person must excel in skills such as mental resilience, promptness, responsibility, attentiveness and concentration. They must excel in good English, perfect medical fitness and the ability to handle stressful situations. A pilot’s average salary is around 120,000 CZK (about 5,500 USD).
Real Estate Agent
If a real estate agent is truly skilled, they can earn a tidy sum. Their main activity is mediating the sale or rental of real estate. Real estate agents take a commission from the sale, which ranges from 4% to 7%. The work of a real estate agent consists of mediating property viewings, creating advertisements, drafting the purchase (rental) agreement, arranging escrow for money with an advocate, handling the transfer of ownership at the Land Registry and more.
Stockbroker
The profession of a stockbroker also belongs among the highest-paying jobs that exceed the average salary in the Czech Republic. A stockbroker works with a securities dealer. They are a professional in capital markets, and their main activity is the purchase and sale of bonds, shares, commodities, derivatives and government bonds. They know the relevant legislation and investments, and their average salary reaches 70,000 CZK (about 3,200 USD).
IT Worker
With constant digitization and the expansion of the virtual world into all sectors, IT workers will never experience a shortage of jobs. Positions such as IT specialists, software developers, IT project managers, cloud specialists or security specialists will always be in demand. The salary of IT workers ranges from several tens to one hundred thousand crowns per month. The highest-paying position is IT architects. This usually involves working from home.
Large Company Executive
The salaries of top company executives do not fall below the 100,000 CZK (about 4,600 USD) mark. However, they can reach amounts of up to 250,000 CZK (about 11,000 USD) per month. These are professions that are very responsible and demanding. This means they are not for everyone. These employees mostly spend a lot of time at work and then work at home as well. They bear great responsibility for the company and employees. This means they must excel in high stress resistance, responsibility and ingenuity. Among other things, they must be well-versed in finance, marketing and trade.
Crisis Manager
The work of a crisis manager is among the truly highest-paying professions in the Czech Republic. Their payout is 200,000 CZK (about 9,200 USD) per month, but the amount can be two to three times higher. It depends on the severity of the problem. A crisis manager has the task of pulling a company out of trouble. Their previous experience in business management and the ability to solve situations with a cool head are important.
Dentist
A dentist’s salary depends on their length of practice and salary grade (according to education). We are talking about a range of 36,000 CZK (about 1,700 USD) to 72,000 CZK (about 3,300 USD). Nowadays, people take better care of their teeth than ever before. This means dentists will never face a shortage of work. Although dentists are not among our favorites, their care is important to us.
Actor
People in the entertainment industry, such as actors, can also earn a significant amount of money. However, it depends on the skills and cleverness of each of them. For example, engagement in a long-running television series yields more than work in the theatre. Therefore, an actor’s average salary cannot be precisely determined. The truth remains, however, that thanks to their well-known faces, they can also engage in commercials or on social networks. This brings them an additional income of money.
Actor in the porn industry
A job like any other. Many people call this way of making a living just that. Do you know how much adult film actors earn on average per month? Unlike classic employment, where men earn more, in the pornographic industry it is the other way around. Women earn more. Earnings vary according to experience, practices that the actors are willing to undergo and other factors. We are talking about earnings of tens, and sometimes even hundreds, of thousands of crowns.
Member of Parliament
It will surprise no one that a member of parliament ranks among the highest-paying jobs. The amount of an MP’s salary is determined by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. Officially, the salary of a Czech MP is around 90,000 CZK (about 4,100 USD). However, an MP also receives allowances, for example, for being a member of one of the parliamentary committees or commissions. They have another advantage in the form of allowances for meals, transport, telephone, assistants and representation costs.
President as the highest-paying job
It is no secret that the head of state earns a decent salary. The salary of the President of the Czech Republic reaches 300,000 CZK (about 14,000 USD) per month, and this sum increases every year. The head of state should be well-versed in legislation and finance. In addition, they represent our state in the world.
The lowest-paying professions include couriers, doormen, labourers, waiters, waitresses and cleaners, for example.
Also read the article on how to make money on the internet or how to become a rentier.
USD amounts are approximate, converted at the Czech National Bank rate of 21.80 CZK per USD on 2 October 2026.
