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Kyrgyzstan's average monthly salary rises 25 percent

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The average nominal monthly salary in Kyrgyzstan from January to May 2026 was 51,888 soms.
  • This represents a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
  • The largest salary hikes were observed in sectors including arts, entertainment, healthcare, education, agriculture, and various industrial and service areas.

The average nominal monthly salary in Kyrgyzstan between January and May 2026 reached 51,888 Kyrgyz soms, according to Baktibek Kudaibergenov, chairman of the National Statistical Committee. This figure indicates a significant increase of 25% compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, 2025.

Statistics reveal that the most substantial salary growth occurred in sectors such as arts, entertainment, recreation, healthcare, and social services. Education, agriculture, forestry, fishing, and enterprises involved in water supply, waste treatment, and recycling also saw notable increases.

The average nominal accrued monthly salary in Kyrgyzstan in the period from January to May of the current year amounted to 51 thousand 888 soms.

— Baktibek KudaibergenovChairman of the National Statistical Committee, announcing the salary figures.

Workers in the real estate market, financial intermediation, insurance, construction, and transportation and warehousing sectors also experienced salary growth during this period. The data highlights a general upward trend in earnings across various segments of the Kyrgyz economy.

Compared to the same period in 2025, the salary of Kyrgyzstanis increased by 25 percent.

— Baktibek KudaibergenovChairman of the National Statistical Committee, detailing the year-on-year increase.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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