Gornji Slatinik is located in the municipality Podcrkavlje, in Slavonski Brod-Posavina County at an elevation of 170 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 5.42 km² (2.09 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 90 inhabitants. It is entirely populated by Croats. Nearby places: Donji Slatinik, Brodski Zdenci, Dubovik, Matković Mala, Glogovica, Oriovčić, Ruševo, Podcrkavlje, Djedina Rijeka and Brčino.