Average monthly salary in Azerbaijan’s ICT sector rises nearly 12%

The average monthly nominal salary in Azerbaijan’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector reached 1,671.4 manats ($983.18) in the first nine months of 2024, up 11.8% year-on-year, Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistical Committee.

Data shows that the average salary was 1,473.5 manats ($866.76) in the public sector, and 1,813 manats ($1,066.47) in the private sector. This marks a 15.2% rise in the public sector and a 9.4% rise in the private sector.

As of October 1, 2024, the ICT sector in Azerbaijan employed 34,100 workers, which is a 4.3% increase from the previous year.