State STATISTICAL Office

STATISTICAL RELEASE : 23.3.2026.1/5

Average monthly net wage paid per employee, May 2026

In May 2026, the average monthly net wage was 49 544 denars

The average monthly net wage paid per employee in May 2026 was 49 544 denars.

The average monthly net 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 net wage paid per employee in the sectors: Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities by 11.9%, Arts, entertainment and recreation by 11.3% and Transportation and storage by 10.9%.

Increase in the average monthly net 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 6.3%, Mining and quarrying by 5.8% and Transportation and storage by 5.7%.

Key takeaway

  • The net wage in May 2026 was 49 544 denars
  • In May 2026, compared to May 2025, it increased by 8.2%

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Average monthly net wage paid per employee

May 2026

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Sevdie Ramuko
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Email: sevdie.ramuko@stat.gov.mk
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