In April, the number of job seekers decreased to a total of 364,472, which is 45,932 more than last year, and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.9%. The number of newly registered individuals was 643 lower compared to the previous month, and 2,835 higher year-on-year.
Among the regions, the highest unemployment rates remain in the Ústí nad Labem Region (7.4%) and the Moravian-Silesian Region (6.9%). At the district level, the highest rates in April were recorded in Karviná (10.4%), Most (10.2%), Bruntál (8.5%), followed by Chomutov (8.1%). Conversely, very low unemployment—below 3%—is traditionally reported by the Czech Labour Office in the districts of Prague-East and Prague-West, as well as in Rychnov nad Kněžnou.
In April, we observed a decline in the unemployment rate, primarily driven by a renewed interest in hiring as companies resume recruitment processes postponed during the winter months. With the arrival of spring, companies traditionally expand their teams—a trend reflected in the rising demand for seasonal workers. However, this isn't just a standard seasonal fluctuation; its impact is bolstered by the fact that employers increasingly recognize what truly motivates talent: a pleasant work atmosphere, job security, and work-life balance. According to the REBR survey, these are the key factors determining the choice of employer today, and companies are striving to meet these expectations in their recruitment efforts. Furthermore, the REBR 2026 survey reveals that a quarter of Czech employees plan to change jobs, mainly due to low compensation, a negative work environment, or poor relationships with management. While rising energy prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East have not yet impacted unemployment rates, we anticipate their effects in the coming months.
As of the end of April, employers offered a total of 94,483 vacancies through the Czech Labour Office, an increase of 2,938 compared to March. The highest number of vacancies is repeatedly offered by employers in Prague (24,117 positions) and the Central Bohemian Region (13,897 positions). On average, there are currently approximately 3.9 applicants per vacancy in the Czech Republic, with the highest ratios in the districts of Karviná (19.6), Děčín (15.5), Sokolov (15.1), Ústí nad Labem (13.2) and Bruntál (11.8). There were 192,440 women in the registry, accounting for 52.8% of all registered job seekers.
In the 4th quarter of 2025, the average gross nominal monthly salary* (hereinafter “average salary”) was CZK 52,283. That is CZK 3,616 (7.4%) higher when compared to the same period of 2024. Consumer prices increased by 2.2% during this period, and real wages increased by 5.1% as a result. The amount of salaries increased by 7.7%, and the number of employees grew by 0.2%. Compared to the previous quarter, the seasonally adjusted average salary grew by 1.8% during the 4th quarter of 2025.
Compared to the same period of the previous year, the median salary (CZK 45,523) increased by 8.8%, which corresponds to CZK 48,342 for men and CZK 42,692 for women. Eighty percent of employees received salaries between CZK 23,282 and CZK 89,006.
source: MPSV, ČSÚ, ÚP ČR
* calculated to the number of employees in the national economy