Part-Time Jobs for Students in the Czech Republic
Full-time students from India and Pakistan in a state-approved university programme can work without a separate work permit. Typical student jobs pay CZK 150 to 200 an hour. Czech koruna (CZK) is the Czech currency.
Work Regulations for International Students
Legal Right to Work
- You can take a job freely.
- No separate work permit, if your programme is accredited (state-approved).
- After you finish your degree, you can apply for a permit to look for work or start a business, for up to 9 months.
- Apply before your current residence permit ends.
Types of Student Work
Long-term residence permit for study
The card that lets you live in the Czech Republic as a student. It lets you work without an additional permit, if you study full-time in an accredited programme.
Permit to look for work or start a business
For graduates of a Czech university programme. Up to 9 months, with no extension.
Special Cases
If your study does not let you work freely, you need a work permit (called an employment permit) or an employee card.
Popular Job Opportunities for Students
Many Czech jobs need Czech, but some value English.
- More common in Prague and Brno.
- International companies, research teams, tourism, IT and marketing.
- Jobs that use a language you already speak.
- Jobs where you talk to customers.
- Local administration, health care, education and public services.
Kinds of Work Agreement
Students often work under flexible agreements. DPP and DPČ are their Czech short names.
DPP (short-job agreement)
- For short jobs, one-off tasks and summer work.
- Up to 300 hours in one calendar year (January to December) for one employer.
DPČ (part-time job agreement)
- For regular part-time work during the semester.
- Up to 20 hours a week on average.
Employment contract
- Full time or part time.
- Full-time work with daily study is very demanding.
What Students Earn
Pay depends on the job and the city.
Regional Wage Variations
More jobs where English is useful.
Wage Insights
- The legal minimum wage in the Czech Republic is CZK 22,400 a month, or CZK 134.40 an hour, for a 40-hour week (as of May 2026).
- Student jobs usually pay a bit more: CZK 150 to 200 an hour.
Pay and Tax
Your employer takes tax and contributions from your pay.
How to Find Student Jobs in Czech Republic
Use university help, the Labour Office, job boards and your own contacts.
The job portal of the Czech Labour Office, the government's job office.
A job portal of the European Union (EU), run in the Czech Republic with the Labour Office.
A general job portal.
University career centre
Your first stop for student jobs that fit your timetable.
Effective Job Search Strategies
- Write a clear CV and a short cover letter.
- Add projects, volunteering and student clubs if you have little work experience.
- Stay in touch with classmates, teachers and alumni.
- Join student clubs and groups for your subject.
Common Challenges & Solutions
Language
Many jobs need Czech.
Solution:
Look in Prague or Brno, at international companies, or in IT and research.
Time
You are in the Czech Republic mainly to study.
Solution:
Plan work around your busiest study weeks.
Balance Work and Study
Choose work you can manage alongside your programme.
Your permit is for study. Keep your studies on track.
Week Planning for Success
Optimal Hours
- DPČ limit:Up to 20 hours a week on average.
- DPP limit:Up to 300 hours a year for one employer.
Warning Signs
Consider reducing work hours if you experience:
- Missing classes or exams for work.
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