State STATISTICAL Office

STATISTICAL RELEASE : 23.2.2026.1/8

Average monthly gross wage paid per employee, August 2026

In August 2026, the average monthly gross wage was 73 336 denars

The average monthly gross wage paid per employee in August 2026 was 73 336 denars.

The average monthly gross wage paid per employee in August 2026, compared to August 2025, increased by 7.6%.

This increase is primarily due to the increase in the average monthly gross wage paid per employee in the sectors: Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities by 12.1%, Administrative and support service activities by 10.8% and Manufacturing by 9.1%.

Increase in the average monthly gross wage paid per employee compared to the previous month was recorded in the sectors: Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply by 5.5%, Arts, entertainment and recreation by 5.3% and Administrative and support service activities by 4.3%.

Key takeaway

•    The gross wage in August 2026 was 73 336 denars

•    In August 2026, compared to August 2025, it increased by 7.6%

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Average monthly gross wage paid per employee

August 2026

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