The average monthly nominal salary in Georgia is expected to increase by 10% annually in 2025, followed by an additional 9% rise in 2026,- according to a new forecast from Galt & Taggart. The investment bank notes that wage growth will remain robust amid continued economic expansion and rising labor demand.
As of Geostat, in 2024, the average monthly nominal salary in Georgia rose by 11.5% year-on-year, reaching 1,971 GEL. Meanwhile, the median monthly salary increased by 7.6%, amounting to 1,332 GEL, which is approximately 32.4% lower than the average, highlighting a significant income disparity across the labor market.
By sector, the highest median monthly salaries in 2024 were observed in public administration (2,128 GEL, +13.3%), mining and quarrying (2,069 GEL, +21%), information and communication (1,983 GEL, +1.2%), construction (1,943 GEL, +7%), and financial and insurance activities (1,919 GEL, +13%).
At the same time, the lowest median salary was recorded in the education sector, where employees earned an average of 969 GEL, marking a 16% annual increase. Analysts suggest that while wage growth remains strong overall, disparities between sectors and skill levels continue to pose structural challenges for the Georgian labor market.
