# Profesia.cz Scraper - Czech Job Listings (`studio-amba/profesia-cz-scraper`) Actor

Scrape job listings from Profesia.cz, one of the Czech Republic's largest job boards with thousands of active postings. Search by keyword and region. Extract job titles, companies, salaries, locations, and descriptions. No login or cookies required.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/studio-amba/profesia-cz-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Studio Amba](https://apify.com/studio-amba) (community)
- **Categories:** Jobs
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $1.20 / 1,000 result scrapeds

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

### What does Profesia.cz Scraper do?

**Profesia.cz Scraper** extracts job listings from [Profesia.cz](https://www.profesia.cz), one of the Czech Republic's largest job boards. The scraper searches for jobs by keyword and region, then returns structured data including job titles, companies, salaries (in CZK), locations, employment types, and job descriptions.

Run it on the Apify platform to get **API access, scheduling, proxy rotation, webhook integrations, and monitoring** out of the box. No login or cookies required -- all data is extracted from publicly available job listings.

### Why use Profesia.cz Scraper?

- **Market research**: Analyze the Czech job market by sector, salary ranges, and demand for specific skills.
- **Recruitment intelligence**: Monitor competitor hiring patterns across Czech regions.
- **Salary benchmarking**: Collect salary data from Czech job postings. Salaries are displayed in CZK/month.
- **Job aggregation**: Feed Czech job listings into your own job board or aggregator platform.
- **Academic research**: Study employment trends, skill demand, and labor market dynamics in the Czech Republic.
- **Lead generation**: Identify actively hiring companies in the Czech Republic for B2B outreach.

### How to scrape Profesia.cz data

1. Go to the Profesia.cz Scraper page on Apify Store.
2. Click **Try for free** to open the Actor in Apify Console.
3. Enter your search keyword (e.g. "programator", "ucetni", or "marketing").
4. Optionally set a region (Praha, Brno, Ostrava, etc.).
5. Set the maximum number of results you want (default: 50).
6. Click **Start** and wait for the run to finish.
7. Download your data as JSON, CSV, Excel, or connect it to your workflow via API.

That's it -- no coding required. The scraper handles pagination, proxy rotation, and data extraction automatically.

### Input

| Field | Type | Description | Default |
|-------|------|-------------|---------|
| `searchQuery` | String | Job search keyword (Czech terms work best) | `programator` |
| `location` | String | Region (Praha, Brno/Jihomoravsky kraj, Ostrava, etc.) | All Czech Republic |
| `maxResults` | Integer | Maximum number of listings to scrape (1-10,000) | `50` |
| `includeDetails` | Boolean | Visit detail pages for full descriptions (slower) | `false` |
| `proxyConfiguration` | Object | Proxy settings (CZ residential recommended) | Apify Residential CZ |

#### Example input

```json
{
    "searchQuery": "programator",
    "location": "Praha",
    "maxResults": 50,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "CZ"
    }
}
```

### Output

The scraper outputs structured JSON data for each job listing. You can download the dataset in various formats such as JSON, HTML, CSV, or Excel.

#### Example output

```json
{
    "jobTitle": "PLC Programátor",
    "company": "ManpowerGroup s.r.o.",
    "location": "Plzeňský kraj",
    "salary": "50 000 Kč/měsíc",
    "employmentType": "plný úvazek",
    "category": "",
    "postedDate": "Před 12 hodinami",
    "jobDescription": "Pro společnost podílející se na projektech v oblasti energetické a průmyslové transformace hledáme...",
    "url": "https://www.profesia.cz/prace/manpowergroup/O5341797",
    "sourceId": "5341797",
    "scrapedAt": "2026-09-01T19:00:00.000Z"
}
```

### Data fields

| Field | Description |
|-------|-------------|
| `jobTitle` | Job position title (in Czech) |
| `company` | Hiring company name |
| `location` | Job location -- region in the Czech Republic |
| `salary` | Salary in CZK/month if displayed |
| `employmentType` | Type of employment (plny uvazek, castecny uvazek, DPP/DPC, etc.) |
| `category` | Job category or profession field (not always populated by the source site) |
| `postedDate` | When the listing was posted (relative date like "Před 4 dny" or absolute) |
| `jobDescription` | Description text (full when `includeDetails` is enabled) |
| `url` | Direct link to the job listing on Profesia.cz |
| `sourceId` | Profesia.cz internal job ID |
| `scrapedAt` | ISO 8601 timestamp of data collection |

### How much does it cost to scrape Profesia.cz?

The Profesia.cz Scraper uses Playwright with residential proxies for reliable data extraction. Typical costs:

- **50 listings** (search results only): ~$0.05-0.15 in platform credits
- **50 listings** (with full details): ~$0.20-0.40 in platform credits
- **500 listings** (search results only): ~$0.30-0.70 in platform credits

Costs depend on the number of pages loaded and proxy usage. Disabling `includeDetails` is faster and cheaper when you only need basic listing data. That works out to roughly **$0.001-0.003 per result** without details, or **$0.004-0.008 per result** with details. Actual usage cost only settles once a run reports **SUCCEEDED** -- a mid-run dataset read will show a cost far lower than the final total.

### Tips and advanced options

- **Use Czech keywords** for the best results. Most listings are in Czech (e.g. "programator" instead of "programmer", "ucetni" instead of "accountant").
- **Enable `includeDetails`** only when you need full job descriptions and requirements. It's 5-10x slower because it visits each job page individually.
- **Set `maxResults`** to control costs. Start small (10-50) to verify the output, then scale up.
- **Region filtering** supports all 14 Czech regions (kraje): Praha, Jihomoravsky, Jihocesky, Vysocina, Karlovarsky, Kralovehradecky, Liberecky, Olomoucky, Moravskoslezsky (Ostrava), Pardubicky, Plzensky, Ustecky, Stredocesky, Zlinsky.
- **Schedule runs** to track new listings daily or weekly using Apify's built-in scheduler.
- **Combine with other scrapers** to build a comprehensive Central European job market dataset.

### Supported regions

Praha, Jihomoravsky kraj (Brno), Jihocesky kraj, Kraj Vysocina, Karlovarsky kraj, Kralovehradecky kraj, Liberecky kraj, Olomoucky kraj, Moravskoslezsky kraj (Ostrava), Pardubicky kraj, Plzensky kraj, Ustecky kraj, Stredocesky kraj, Zlinsky kraj, and abroad (Zahranici).

### FAQ and support

#### Is it legal to scrape Profesia.cz?

This scraper extracts only publicly available job listing data that any visitor can see without logging in. It does not access private data, bypass authentication, or violate GDPR. Always review the website's Terms of Service before large-scale scraping and ensure your use case complies with applicable laws.

#### The scraper returns 0 results

- Make sure your search query matches actual job listings on Profesia.cz.
- Try broader search terms or remove the location filter.
- Ensure residential proxies with Czech Republic country code are enabled.
- The site may temporarily block automated access -- try again after a few minutes.

#### Can I get custom modifications?

Yes. If you need additional fields, different output formats, or integration with your systems, open an issue in the **Issues** tab or contact us for a custom solution.

#### How often should I run this scraper?

Profesia.cz updates listings continuously. For most use cases, running once daily or weekly is sufficient. Use Apify's scheduler to automate recurring runs.

#### What is the currency?

All salaries on Profesia.cz are displayed in **CZK** (Czech koruna), since the Czech Republic is not in the Eurozone. Salaries are typically shown as gross monthly amounts (Kč/měsíc).

#### Is this the same data as Profesia.sk?

No. Profesia.cz and Profesia.sk run on the same underlying platform but serve entirely separate national job markets -- Czech Republic vs. Slovakia. Use [Profesia.sk Scraper](https://apify.com/studioamba/profesia-scraper) for Slovak listings.

# Actor input Schema

## `searchQuery` (type: `string`):

Job search keyword (e.g. 'programator', 'ucetni', 'marketing'). Supports Czech terms. Defaults to 'programator' if empty.

## `location` (type: `string`):

Region name (e.g. 'Praha', 'Brno', 'Jihomoravsky kraj'). Leave empty for all Czech Republic.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of job listings to scrape.

## `includeDetails` (type: `boolean`):

Visit each job detail page to extract full description and requirements. Slower but provides richer data.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy settings. Residential proxies in Czech Republic recommended for best results.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "searchQuery": "programator",
  "maxResults": 5,
  "includeDetails": false,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "CZ"
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "searchQuery": "programator",
    "maxResults": 5,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": [
            "RESIDENTIAL"
        ],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "CZ"
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("studio-amba/profesia-cz-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "searchQuery": "programator",
    "maxResults": 5,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": True,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "CZ",
    },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("studio-amba/profesia-cz-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "searchQuery": "programator",
  "maxResults": 5,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "CZ"
  }
}' |
apify call studio-amba/profesia-cz-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,studio-amba/profesia-cz-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/PrIAB1YEvDROLF1pf/builds/FZbzr3bkmWDd4PMFF/openapi.json