BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 21. The average monthly nominal wage of hired workers in Azerbaijan grew by 11.8 percent in January 2023 compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching 856.2 ($503), the State Statistics Committee told Trend.
The wage in the oil and gas sector equaled 3,135 manat ($1,844), and in the non-oil and gas sector – 812.4 manat ($477.8). The wages of employees of state-owned enterprises stood at 809.9 manat ($476.4), and those of private enterprises – 908.4 manat ($534.3).
The highest wages were recorded among workers in the mining sector, insurance and finance, information and communications fields, as well as in scientific and technical activities.
Average monthly nominal wages by type of economic activity and property in January 2023
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Economic activities |
Total |
including |
|
|
Public sector |
Private sector |
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|
Total |
856.2 manat ($503.6) |
809.9 manat ($476.6) |
908.4 manat ($534.5) |
|
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries |
489 manat ($287.7) |
451.7 manat ($265.8) |
515.2 manat ($303.1) |
|
Mining |
3,000 manat ($1,765) |
2,170 manat ($2,170) |
3,461 manat ($2,036) |
|
Processing industry |
792.5 manat ($466.3) |
1,040 manat ($612.01) |
753.9 manat ($443.6) |
|
Production, distribution and supply of electricity, gas and steam |
965.2 manat ($567.9) |
964.1 manat ($567.3) |
1,022 manat ($601.4) |
|
Water supply, waste treatment and recycling |
661.3 manat ($389.1) |
613.1 manat ($360.8) |
1,146 manat ($674.4) |
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Construction |
1,020 manat ($600.2) |
900.6 manat ($529.9) |
1,057 manat ($622) |
|
Trade; vehicle repairs |
613.6 manat ($361) |
738.8 manat ($434.7) |
612.7 manat ($360.5) |
|
Transport and warehousing |
1,198 manat ($704.9) |
1,253 manat ($737.3) |
1,120 manat ($659.1) |
|
Tourist accommodation and catering |
686.7 manat ($404.1) |
1,474 manat ($867.4) |
656 manat ($386.01) |
|
Information and communications |
1,440 manat ($847.4) |
1,143 manat ($672.6) |
1,677 manat ($986.8) |
|
Financial and insurance activities |
2,039 manat ($1,199) |
2,029 manat ($1,194) |
2,041 manat ($1,201) |
|
Real estate transactions |
776.7 manat ($457.07) |
819.7 manat ($482.3) |
756.9 manat ($445.4) |
|
Professional, scientific and technical activities |
1,365 manat ($803.2) |
856.6 manat ($504.08) |
1,915 manat ($1,126) |
|
Provision of administrative and support services |
529.2 manat ($311.4) |
479.5 manat ($282.1) |
686 manat ($403.6) |
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Public administration and defense; social security |
1,090 manat ($641.4) |
1,125 manat ($662.03) |
391.8 manat ($230.5) |
|
Education |
662.7 manat ($389.9) |
655.8 manat ($385.9) |
826.1 manat ($486.1) |
|
Provision of medical and social services to the population |
767.8 manat ($451.8) |
789.3 manat ($464.4) |
660.6 manat ($388.7) |
|
Leisure, entertainment and art activities |
697.1 manat ($410.2) |
640.7 manat ($377.04) |
1,238 manat ($728.5) |
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Provision of services in other areas |
931.2 manat ($547.9) |
1,373 manat ($807.9) |
842.1 manat ($495.5) |
The average monthly nominal wage of hired workers in Azerbaijan increased by 14.7 percent in 2022 compared to 2021 and amounted to 839.4 manat ($493.9).