Azerbaijan’s average nominal monthly wage reached AZN 1,172.7 in January-September 2026, up 7.8% from the same period last year, according to the State Statistical Committee.
The country had approximately 1.791 million salaried workers on October 1: 836,800 in the state sector and 954,000 in non-state employment.
An average, not a typical pay packet
The wage figure covers nine months rather than September alone. It does not establish what most employees earn, because differences between industries and highly paid workers influence the average.
The increase is nominal, meaning it has not been adjusted for prices. Assessing purchasing power requires comparison with inflation over the same period. Using October’s inflation rate alone would mix different measurement windows and produce a misleading conclusion.