Georgia's wage growth in Q2 2025: Average monthly salary rises by 10.3 per cent - GeoStat
According to the National Statistics Office of Georgia (GeoStat), in the second quarter of 2025, the average monthly nominal wage across Georgia increased by 10.3 per cent, equivalent to GEL 207.1, compared to the same period last year, reaching GEL 2,212.0.
Geostat reports that, by sector, notably high wages were recorded in the following industries: Information and Communication — GEL 4,176.5 (up 5.4 per cent); Financial and Insurance Activities — GEL 3,732.2 (up 2.5 per cent); Construction — GEL 3,467.7 (up 17.7 per cent); and Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities — GEL 2,995.3 (up 4.3 per cent).
The agency further highlights that, in the second quarter of 2025, the average salary for women was GEL 1,769.5, while for men it was GEL 2,655.8. Year-on-year, women’s wages increased by GEL 179.3 (11.3%), and men’s by GEL 242.3 (10.0%). Men’s salaries remained higher than women’s in nearly all sectors.
Additionally, Geostat notes that the average monthly salary of those employed in the business sector rose by GEL 212.2, or 10.1%, and reached GEL 2,317.6. The highest earnings were recorded in the information and communication sector at GEL 4,243.4, an increase of 4.3 per cent, followed by construction, with an average of GEL 3,472.6, reflecting a rise of 17.7 per cent.
During the same period, the average monthly salary in the non-business and financial sectors grew by GEL 197.1, or 10.8%, amounting to GEL 2,024.0. Salaries in financial and insurance services remained relatively high across sectors.
Tbilisi and Mtskheta-Mtianeti continue to lead the regions in terms of average salary levels.
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