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Public Administration, Self-governance

Salary for position Department Director in Croatia

Average net monthly salary for Croatia is
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80% of people earn:
13K - 34K HRK
10% earn less lthan 13K HRK
10% earns more than 34K HRK
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Salaries in the survey are expressed in net.

Based on the MojaPlaca.hr salary survey, 80% of people on the Department Director position in the Croatia earn between 13,066 HRK and 34,041 HRK monthly net.

10% of employees earn less than 13,066 HRK and 10% of people earn more than 34,041 HRK.

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What kind of work does Department Director typically do

  • Overseeing departmental operations and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Leading, mentoring, and managing a team of professionals within the department.
  • Collaborating with other departments and stakeholders to facilitate cross-functional initiatives.
  • Monitoring and evaluating departmental performance, providing regular reports to senior management.
  • Managing budgetary allocations and ensuring responsible financial management within the department.
  • Representing the department in meetings, conferences, and public engagements as necessary.
  • Fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that promotes employee engagement and development.
  • Addressing and resolving any issues or conflicts that arise within the department.
  • Staying informed about industry trends and best practices to continually improve departmental functions.

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Position Department Director in the labour market

The job position is
in the salary ranking on

20 place

Women representation in position

49%

Average age of respondent by position

45

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Salary group 2

12,430 - 34,332 HRK

20. place

Department Director

Public Administration, Self-governance

Salary group 2

13,066 - 34,041 HRK

19. place

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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about the salary for the position Department Director.

The total gross salary for the position Department Director ranges between 1,766 HRK and 8,640 HRK per month. For an accurate comparison, we recommend checking your salary through the questionnaire on MojaPlaca.hr to get a more precise view of the salary, considering the region where you work.

The highest-earning employees in the position Department Director have a total gross salary of at least 34,041 HRK per month.

10% of the highest-earning employees in this position have a total gross salary higher than 34,041 HRK per month, and 10% of the lowest-earning employees in this position have a total gross salary lower than 13,066 HRK per month. By participating in our salary survey, you will get an accurate comparison of your salary with the market average, considering the region where you work.

After working for 5 years, the position Department Director earns 23,492 HRK per month gross.

You need to be well prepared for salary negotiations. During salary negotiation, we recommend focusing on the following aspects:
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  • highlight your experience and achievements – it is good to time the salary discussion well
  • expanded responsibilities – if you work beyond your role and assigned duties
  • prepare alternatives – if a salary increase is not possible, there are other options (bonuses, extra vacation, etc.)

The salary data comes from a pay survey where everyone can anonymously compare their salary with other employees working in the same position. We clean and process this data according to our methodology. For the position Department Director, we currently have 188 verified respondents collected.