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 in 2025 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 2025, 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 2025 is 2,863 soms per month, equivalent to 33 dollars. Compared to last year, the rate increased by 403 soms (2,460 soms in 2024). 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 190 dollars, in Kazakhstan 170 dollars, in Uzbekistan 90 dollars, and in Tajikistan 75 dollars.
Average salary in Uzbekistan
According to the National Statistical Committee, the average salary in Kyrgyzstan in 2025 is 37,361 soms per month, which corresponds to 430 dollars. By region, the highest wages are recorded in the capital Bishkek and Issyk-Kul oblast, and the lowest in Osh and Batken oblasts. Information and communication specialists earn the most in Kyrgyzstan.
| Sector of Economy | Soms per month |
| Information and communication | 53,495 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 48,580 |
| Mining and quarrying | 46,797 |
| Manufacturing | 45,360 |
| Public administration and defense | 43,262 |
| Supply of electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning | 38,203 |
| Transportation and storage | 34,644 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32,408 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 27,070 |
| Administrative and support services | 26,347 |
| Accommodation and food services | 25,911 |
| Construction | 23,968 |
| Education | 23,770 |
| Water, sewerage and waste management | 23,081 |
| Fishing, agriculture and forestry | 23,005 |
| Real Estate Operations | 21,220 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 20,540 |
| Health care and social work | 20,362 |
| Other | 17,459 |
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%
