Average monthly gross wage paid per employee, January 2026
In January 2026, the average monthly gross wage was 70 066 denars
The average monthly gross wage paid per employee in January 2026 was 70 066 denars.
The average monthly gross wage paid per employee in January 2026, compared to January 2025, increased by 8.3%.
This increase is caused by the increase of the average monthly gross wage paid per employee in the sectors: Administrative and support service activities by 13.2%, Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles by 10.7% and Manufacturing by 10.6%.
A decrease in the average monthly gross wage paid per employee compared to the previous month was recorded in the sectors: Transportation and storage by 7.6%, Construction by 5.6% and Financial and insurance activities by 3.7%.
Key takeaway
• The gross wage in January 2026 was 70 066 denars
• In January 2026, compared to January 2025, it increased by 8.3%
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