Average monthly nominal salary in Georgia has increased

According to the National Statistics Office, in the second quarter of 2026, the average monthly nominal salary increased by 177.3 GEL compared to the same period of the previous year. By sector, the salary in information and communication amounted to 4,400.4 GEL, in financial and insurance activities to 4,074.1 GEL, in construction to 3,496.6 GEL, and in professional, scientific and technical activities to 3,304.8 GEL. 1TV+4

According to Geostat, the average salary for women was 1,927.0 GEL, and for men it was 2,856.4 GEL, which represents an annual increase of 8.9% and 7.6%, respectively. It is noted that men's salaries exceeded women's in all sectors. 1TV+3

In the business sector, the average monthly salary was 2,471.5 GEL. Data regarding the growth rate of salaries in the information and communication field in this sector differ: 1tv, imedinews, and rustavi2 write that the growth was 5.4%, while according to interpressnews, the growth is 5.2%. Also, sources report different information regarding the growth rate in professional, scientific, and technical activities: 1tv and imedinews point to a 10.3% increase, while rustavi2 and interpressnews write that the growth is 7.3%. 1TV+3

In the non-business and financial sector, the average monthly salary increased to 2,239.0 GEL, which is a 10.6% increase. 1TV+2