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Slovaks earn more, but can buy less than a year ago

**Slovakia’s Real Wages Decline for First Time in Two‑and‑a‑Half Years**

*Bratislava, 2 September 2026* – According to a recent analysis published by *The Spectator* (Slovak edition), real wages in Slovakia fell during the past year, marking the first decrease in the metric since mid‑2024. While nominal earnings have risen, the purchasing power of Slovak workers has diminished.

The report notes that the most pronounced decline was recorded in the public‑administration sector, which experienced the sharpest drop in real wages among all employment categories. Despite higher headline wages, the overall ability of Slovaks to afford goods and services is lower than it was a year earlier.

The findings reflect the impact of persistent inflation on household budgets, although specific inflation rates or wage growth percentages were not disclosed in the source material. The analysis underscores the challenge of maintaining living standards when price increases outpace wage growth.

Article and image source: spectator.sme.sk

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