Kyrgyzstan Ranks 132nd in Global Salary Index

Kyrgyzstan has fallen to 132nd place in a global ranking of monthly salaries, according to CEOWORLD Magazine's latest report based on 2025 data. Out of 200 countries surveyed, Kyrgyzstan's average net income stands at approximately $335 per month.

This places Kyrgyzstan significantly behind other Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) nations. Russia leads the regional group at 32nd place with an average salary of $2,266, followed by Kazakhstan at 77th ($780), Turkmenistan at 80th ($761), and Belarus at 83rd ($728).

Other CIS countries also fare better, with Armenia at 89th ($648), Georgia at 90th ($641), and Uzbekistan at 117th ($458). Tajikistan is ranked 138th, with an average salary of $276.

Globally, Switzerland tops the list with an average monthly salary of $8,218, followed by Luxembourg ($6,740), the United States ($6,562), Iceland ($6,548), and Norway ($5,772). At the lower end, Palestine has the lowest average salary at $104, with Lesotho ($131), Angola ($134), Malawi ($138), and Mali ($141) also among the countries with the lowest incomes.

CEOWORLD Magazine noted that salary levels are influenced by multiple factors beyond just economic income, including inflation, the cost of living, and the overall labor market and employment structure. The highest earnings are typically found in sectors such as finance, IT, energy, industry, and education.