Average Cafeteria Assistant Salary in Serbia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Cafeteria Assistant salary for 2024 in Serbia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Serbian dinar. To keep things simple, we are using the RSD currency code instead of the currency symbol дин..

How Much Does a Cafeteria Assistant Make in Serbia?

A Cafeteria Assistant working in Serbia will typically earn around 571,300 RSD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 263,100 RSD to the highest average salary of 908,200 RSD.

Average Annual Salary
571,300 RSD
Average Monthly Salary
47,608 RSD

Lowest Annual Salary
263,100 RSD
Lowest Monthly Salary
21,925 RSD

Highest Annual Salary
908,200 RSD
Highest Monthly Salary
75,683 RSD

These are average salaries for a Cafeteria Assistant in Serbia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Cafeteria Assistant to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Cafeteria Assistant salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Cafeteria Assistant Salaries in Serbia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Cafeteria Assistant will earn in Serbia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Cafeteria Assistant can earn between 263,100 RSD and 908,200 RSD on average in Serbia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Cafeteria Assistant in Serbia is 618,800 RSD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 618,800 RSD, and 50% of the population earn more than 618,800 RSD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Cafeteria Assistant salary in Serbia, 25% of the population are earning less than 396,300 RSD while 75% of the population earn more than 396,300 RSD.

75% of the population earn less than 824,800 RSD, and 25% of the population earn more than 824,800 RSD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Cafeteria Assistant Salary by Experience Level in Serbia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average cafeteria assistant salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Cafeteria Assistant in Serbia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 297,000 RSD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Cafeteria Assistant salary would increase to 397,900 RSD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Cafeteria Assistant, the average salary would be 590,200 RSD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 719,100 RSD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Cafeteria Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 782,500 RSD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Cafeteria Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 847,000 RSD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
297,000 RSD
2-5 Years +34%
397,900 RSD
5-10 Years +48%
590,200 RSD
10-15 Years +22%
719,100 RSD
15-20 Years +9%
782,500 RSD
20+ Years +8%
847,000 RSD

Cafeteria Assistant Salary by Education Level in Serbia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Cafeteria Assistant in Serbia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Cafeteria Assistant in Serbia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 349,300 RSD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Cafeteria Assistant in Serbia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 672,600 RSD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
349,300 RSD
Certificate or Diploma +93%
672,600 RSD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Serbia is around 701,000 to 2,100,000 RSD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Cafeteria Assistant Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Serbia, a male cafeteria assistant will earn an average of 592,600 RSD, while a female cafeteria assistant will earn around 553,800 RSD.

This means that a male cafeteria assistant earns approximately 7% more than a female cafeteria assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Serbia

Male
592,600 RSD
Female -7%
553,800 RSD

Cafeteria Assistant Average Pay Raise in Serbia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Cafeteria Assistant in Serbia is around 8% every 20 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Serbia is around 7% every 20 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Cafeteria Assistant in Serbia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Serbia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Serbia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Cafeteria Assistant Bonus and Incentive Rates in Serbia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Cafeteria Assistant is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Serbia earn approximately 15% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,800,200 RSD
Private Sector -15%
1,570,900 RSD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Cafeteria Assistant

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Cafeteria Assistant in Serbia.

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 625,000 RSD
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 476,600 RSD
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 906,000 RSD
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,076,600 RSD
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,221,600 RSD
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 433,800 RSD
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,053,900 RSD
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 551,200 RSD
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,178,000 RSD
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 782,500 RSD
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 615,300 RSD
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 824,800 RSD
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 529,600 RSD
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 516,100 RSD
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,130,800 RSD
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 774,200 RSD
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 658,300 RSD
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 605,700 RSD
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 518,300 RSD
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,224,800 RSD
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 514,800 RSD
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 971,200 RSD
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 493,000 RSD
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,212,800 RSD
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 451,000 RSD
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,016,300 RSD
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 746,600 RSD
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 597,800 RSD
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,846,200 RSD
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 828,400 RSD
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,014,700 RSD
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,450,700 RSD
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,882,700 RSD
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,460,900 RSD
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,921,500 RSD
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 504,400 RSD
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,825,000 RSD
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 504,400 RSD
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 575,100 RSD
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 939,000 RSD
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,196,800 RSD
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 849,200 RSD
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,476,700 RSD
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,428,800 RSD
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 683,400 RSD
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 478,100 RSD
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 472,000 RSD
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 960,900 RSD
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,015,500 RSD
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 879,700 RSD
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 388,100 RSD
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,196,900 RSD
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 780,600 RSD
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,159,900 RSD
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 913,400 RSD
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 798,900 RSD
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 874,900 RSD
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,405,700 RSD
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,440,700 RSD
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,352,500 RSD
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,921,500 RSD
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,570,900 RSD
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,147,600 RSD
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 524,300 RSD
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,967,000 RSD
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,038,500 RSD
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,259,300 RSD
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 492,700 RSD
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 573,500 RSD
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 610,100 RSD
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,048,100 RSD
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,765,300 RSD
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 687,100 RSD
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,235,600 RSD
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 759,300 RSD
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 3,023,200 RSD
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 600,000 RSD
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 589,400 RSD
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 442,300 RSD
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,928,100 RSD
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,254,400 RSD
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,632,100 RSD
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 565,100 RSD
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 672,600 RSD
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 986,700 RSD
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 537,300 RSD
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 875,000 RSD
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 922,900 RSD
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 417,200 RSD
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,594,500 RSD
Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 819,000 RSD
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 539,700 RSD
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 830,500 RSD
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 874,900 RSD
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 623,700 RSD
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 2,221,600 RSD
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,870,400 RSD
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 522,700 RSD
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,835,700 RSD
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,741,800 RSD
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,104,400 RSD
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,178,000 RSD
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,405,700 RSD
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,417,600 RSD
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 983,100 RSD
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,283,600 RSD
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,045,100 RSD
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 1,380,400 RSD
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 518,900 RSD

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Serbia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Belgrade 637,500 RSD
Novi Sad 582,700 RSD

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