MINIMUM AND AVERAGE SALARY IN KYRGYZSTAN
Kyrgyzstan is located in Central Asia and is landlocked. It borders Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest, and China to the southeast and east. The economy is dominated by mining and agriculture. In addition, the financial stability of the country largely depends on remittances from Kyrgyz citizens working abroad.
The population of Kyrgyzstan is just over 7 million people. The official currency in the country is the Kyrgyz som. At the current exchange rate, 1 som corresponds to 0.011 dollars. The main religion is Islam. Further, we will find out what is the minimum and average salary in Kyrgyzstan in 2026, designate labor remuneration by sectors of the economy and regions.
Note. Remittances from Kyrgyz labor migrants working primarily in Russia and Kazakhstan are equivalent to more than a quarter of Kyrgyzstan's GDP.
Minimum wage in Uzbekistan
According to the local government, the official minimum wage in Kyrgyzstan in 2026 is 3,280 soms per month, equivalent to 38 dollars. Compared to last year, the rate increased by 417 soms (2,863 soms in 2025). In 2021-2022, the minimum income of Kyrgyz workers did not increase.
The minimum wage in Kyrgyzstan is the lowest in the entire post-Soviet space. For example, in Azerbaijan it is 235 dollars, in Armenia 200 dollars, in Kazakhstan 180 dollars, in Uzbekistan 105 dollars, and in Tajikistan 105 dollars.
Average salary in Uzbekistan
According to the National Statistical Committee, the average salary in Kyrgyzstan in 2026 is 45,797 soms per month, which corresponds to 525 dollars. By region, the highest wages are recorded in the capital Bishkek and Issyk-Kul oblast, and the lowest in Osh and Batken oblasts. In Kyrgyzstan, professionals in the financial and insurance sectors, as well as in the information and communications sector, earn the highest salaries.
| Sector of Economy | Soms per month |
| Financial and insurance activities | 71,973 |
| Information and communication | 64,126 |
| Mining and quarrying | 57,865 |
| Supply of electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning | 51,713 |
| Manufacturing | 49,230 |
| Public administration and defense | 47,948 |
| Transportation and storage | 46,670 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42,349 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 34,654 |
| Construction | 30,582 |
| Administrative and support services | 26,813 |
| Education | 25,786 |
| Water, sewerage and waste management | 25,763 |
| Real Estate Operations | 25,701 |
| Accommodation and food services | 25,279 |
| Fishing, agriculture and forestry | 24,562 |
| Health care and social work | 23,353 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 22,586 |
| Other | 27,889 |
Note. Information on average salaries by sectors of the economy is based on current data of the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In conclusion, we note that the income tax rate in Kyrgyzstan is 10% and the unemployment rate is 2-3%
