Georgia's National Statistics Office (Geostat) has published its annual data on what employees earn. In 2025 the average monthly nominal salary was 2,165.2 GEL, which is 194.5 GEL or 9.9% more than in 2024.
Who earns what
Women earned 1,743.4 GEL a month on average (up 9.5%) and men 2,586.5 GEL (up 10.5%). Geostat notes that men earn more than women in every occupation group.
The best-paid sectors were:
- financial and insurance activities: 4,123.6 GEL (up 12.1%),
- information and communication: 4,042.6 GEL (up 3.0%),
- construction: 3,026.1 GEL (up 13.5%).
By region, earnings were highest in Tbilisi and in Mtskheta-Mtianeti.
By occupation
A second Geostat release, published on 30 October 2026, breaks the 2025 figures down by occupation. Managers earned the most, 3,609 GEL a month on average, while elementary occupations earned the least, 1,132 GEL. The average yearly labour cost of one employee was 26,671 GEL.
Why this matters for students
These figures are averages for all employees, not student wages. They still show how the job market is moving: pay is rising, and the strongest salaries are in finance, IT and construction, fields many international graduates aim for.
Key points
- Average monthly nominal salary in 2025: 2,165.2 GEL, up 9.9% on 2024.
- Finance and insurance (4,123.6 GEL) and IT and communication (4,042.6 GEL) paid the most.
- Managers averaged 3,609 GEL a month; elementary occupations 1,132 GEL.
- Earnings were highest in Tbilisi and Mtskheta-Mtianeti.
Looking for a student job or planning a career in Georgia? Browse the jobs on our site and ask your consultant which study programmes lead to the best-paid fields.
Sources
- Average Monthly Nominal Earnings of Employees – 2025National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) · Oct 9, 2026
- Average Monthly Nominal Earnings of Employees by OccupationNational Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) · Oct 30, 2026
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