MINIMUM AND AVERAGE SALARY IN UZBEKISTAN
Uzbekistan is located in the central part of Central Asia. It borders Afghanistan to the south, Turkmenistan to the southwest and south, Tajikistan to the southeast, Kazakhstan to the northeast, north and northwest, and Kyrgyzstan to the east. Along with Liechtenstein, it is one of the two countries in the world that need to cross the territory of at least two states to access the World Ocean.
Uzbekistan has a population of just under 37 million people. The official currency in the state is the Uzbek som. At the current exchange rate, 1 som corresponds to 0.000083 dollars. The main religion of Uzbekistan is Islam. The economy is dominated by agriculture (cotton cultivation), as well as the extraction and export of natural gas and gold.
Next, find out what is the minimum and average salary in Uzbekistan in 2026, designate labor remuneration by sectors of the economy and individual cities.
Minimum wage in Uzbekistan
According to the local government, the official minimum wage in Uzbekistan in 2026 is 1,271,000 soms per month, equivalent to 105 dollars. The last wage increase in the country dates back to January 1, 2026. The increase amounted to 116,000 soms.
The minimum wage in Uzbekistan is one of the lowest in the entire post-Soviet space. Only Kyrgyzstan – 38 dollars and Tajikistan – 105 dollars receive less. In Azerbaijan this indicator is 235 dollars, in Armenia 200 dollars, and in Kazakhstan 180 dollars.
Average salary in Uzbekistan
According to the State Statistics Committee, the average salary in Uzbekistan in 2026 is 6,376,7 thousand soms per month, which corresponds to 530 dollars. Compared to the same period last year, the income of Uzbek workers increased by 18.9%.
In terms of regions, the highest wages were recorded in the capital Tashkent (10,753.8 thousand soms) and Navoi region (7,871,6 thousand soms), and the lowest in Namangan (4,751,3 thousand soms), Kashkadarya (4,476,7 thousand soms) and Surkhandarya (4,481,8 thousand soms) regions. Specialists in financial and insurance activities earn the most in Uzbekistan.
| Sector of Economy | Soms per month | Dollars per month |
| Financial and insurance activity | 15,263,700 | 1,175 |
| Information and communication | 13,157,400 | 1,015 |
| Transportation and storage | 8,113,300 | 625 |
| Industry | 6,439,900 | 495 |
| Trade | 6,235,000 | 480 |
| Construction | 5,973,600 | 460 |
| Accommodation and food services | 4,670,700 | 360 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 4,310,100 | 335 |
| Education | 3,637,000 | 280 |
| Health and social services | 3,411,000 | 265 |
Note. Information on average salaries by sectors of the economy is based on actual data of the State Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
In conclusion, the income tax rate in Uzbekistan is 12% and the unemployment rate is 6-7%.
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