BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 19. The average monthly nominal wage of hired workers in Azerbaijan grew by 11.2 percent from January through February 2023 compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching 854.5 ($501.9), the State Statistics Committee told Trend.
The wage in the oil and gas sector equaled 3,110 manat ($1,826), and in the non-oil and gas sector – 810.9 manat ($476.3). The wages of employees of state-owned enterprises stood at 811.3 manat ($476.6), and those of private enterprises – at 903.1 manat ($530.6).
The highest wages were recorded among workers in the mining sector, in the fields of insurance and finance, information, and communications, as well as among those engaged in scientific and technical activities.
Average monthly nominal wages by type of economic activity and property from January through February 2023:
|
Economic activity |
Total |
including |
|
|
Public sector |
Private sector |
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|
Total in the country |
854.5 manat ($502.05) |
811.3 manat ($477.2) |
903.1 manat ($531.2) |
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Agriculture, forestry and fisheries |
490.5 manat ($288.5) |
463.9 manat ($272.8) |
509.1 manat ($299.4) |
|
Mining |
2,978 manat ($1,749) |
2,070 manat ($1,216) |
3,475 manat ($2,041) |
|
Processing industry |
784.9 manat ($461.7) |
1,038 manat ($610.5) |
745.5 manat ($438.5) |
|
Production, distribution and supply of electricity, gas and steam |
916.8 manat ($539.2) |
915.5 manat ($538.5) |
985.7 manat ($579.8) |
|
Water supply, waste treatment and recycling |
656.3 manat ($386.06 |
610.8 manat ($359.2) |
1,116 manat ($655.5) |
|
Construction |
1,013 manat ($595) |
892.7 manat ($525.1) |
1,051 manat ($618.2) |
|
Trade; vehicle repairs |
613.7 manat ($361) |
728.6 manat ($428.5) |
612.9 manat ($360.5) |
|
Transport and warehousing |
1,153 manat ($678.2) |
1,199 manat ($705.2) |
1,089 manat ($640.5) |
|
Tourist accommodation and catering |
687.5 manat ($404.4) |
1,422 manat ($836.4) |
659.2 manat ($387.7) |
|
Information and communications |
1,398 manat ($822.3 |
1,166 manat ($685.8) |
1,584 manat ($931.7) |
|
Financial and insurance activities |
2,028 manat ($1,191) |
2,037 manat ($1,196) |
2,026 manat ($1,190) |
|
Real estate transactions |
780.3 manat ($459) |
815.3 manat ($479.5) |
764.5 manat ($449.7) |
|
Professional, scientific and technical activities |
1,385 manat ($814.7) |
898.6 manat ($528.5) |
1,907 manat ($1,120) |
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Provision of administrative and support services |
523.1 manat ($307.7) |
476 manat ($280) |
668 manat ($392.9) |
|
Public administration and defense; social security |
1,133 manat ($666.4) |
1,170 manat ($688.2) |
389.8 manat ($229.2) |
|
Education |
665.8 manat ($391.6) |
658.9 manat ($387.5) |
825.5 manat ($485.5) |
|
Provision of medical and social services to the population |
759.7 manat ($446.8) |
779.2 manat ($458.3) |
662.7 manat ($389.8) |
|
Leisure, entertainment and art activities |
701.5 manat ($412.6) |
645.2 manat ($379.5) |
1,239 manat ($728.8) |
|
Provision of services in other areas |
921.8 manat ($542.2) |
1,311 manat ($771.1) |
841.5 manat ($495) |
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).