Quick answer: In 2026 work outside an employment relationship comes in three forms, differing mainly in their hour limit and who they are meant for. The minimum pay is the same as the minimum wage, that is €5.259 per hour (2026). Below you will find the differences, the contributions and who each agreement is worth it for. Digitalportal
What types of agreements are there in 2026?
There are three agreements outside an employment relationship, each for a different kind of work:
| Agreement | Who it is for | Hour limit |
|---|---|---|
| Work performance agreement (DoVP) | a one-off task | max 350 h/year SIA NEWS |
| Work activity agreement (DoPČ) | regular smaller work | an average of 10 h/week Danovy-poradca |
| Student agreement (DBPŠ) | students up to 26 years of age | 20 h/week |
All of them are concluded in writing and for a fixed term.
How much can you earn under an agreement?
The minimum is €5.259 per hour; there is no upper limit and it depends on what you agree with the employer. Someone working under an agreement is also entitled to wage premiums for work on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays or at night — the same as an employee in an employment relationship. SIA NEWS
What contributions are paid from an agreement?
A typical person working under an agreement pays roughly 13.4% of their gross pay in social and health contributions. There are, however, exemptions where social contributions are not paid: FinReport
- students up to 26 years of age (including the first year after finishing school) FinReport
- old-age and disability pensioners
- parents on parental leave
- income up to €200 a month with a single employer FinReport
Income tax is generally 19%, but with a signed declaration for the non-taxable part of the tax base it can be zero at lower incomes. FinReport
Who is an agreement worth it for and who not?
An agreement is ideal for occasional, seasonal or smaller work alongside school or a job. If you work regularly and full time, though, a standard employment relationship is better because of the security and benefits, and at higher incomes a trade licence is better still.
How to find work under an agreement?
Take a look as well at how much a student job pays and what to watch out for in the contract.
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