State STATISTICAL Office

STATISTICAL RELEASE : 23.2.2026.1/5

Average monthly gross wage paid per employee, May 2026

In May 2026, the average monthly gross wage was 74 482 denars

The average monthly gross wage paid per employee in May 2026 was 74 482 denars.

The average monthly gross wage paid per employee in May 2026, compared to May 2025, increased by 8.2%.

This increase is caused by the increase of the average monthly gross wage paid per employee in the sectors: Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities by 12.1%, Arts, entertainment and recreation by 11.5% and Transportation and storage, Administrative and support service activities by 10.7%.

An increase in the average monthly gross wage paid per employee compared to the previous month was recorded in the sectors: Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles by 6.2%, Mining and quarrying by 6.0% and Transportation and storage by 5.4%.

Key takeaway

  •  The gross wage in May 2026 was 74 482 denars
  •  In May 2026, compared to May 2025, it increased by 8.2%

Tables

Symbols used →

StatisticalDatabase
More information is available in the MakStat Database

Chart

Average monthly gross wage paid per employee

May 2026

Contact

Sevdie Ramuko
Phone: +389 2 3295 666
Email: sevdie.ramuko@stat.gov.mk
Olivera Stavrova
Phone: +389 2 3295 666
Email: olivera.stavrova@stat.gov.mk

Older releases

Older editions of the release: Average monthly gross wage paid per employee