MINIMUM AND AVERAGE SALARY IN BELARUS
The Republic of Belarus is located in the eastern part of Europe. It borders Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, Ukraine and Poland. It is landlocked. The population of Belarus in 2025 is about 9 million people. The capital of the state is Minsk. The official currency is the Belarusian ruble, which at the current exchange rate is equal to 0.3 euro/dollar.
Modern Belarus is among the five poorest countries in Europe. The lion's share of industry and the economy as a whole is controlled by the authorities, which significantly reduces the flow of foreign investment. The development of the state largely depends on Russia, especially in the energy sector. Next, let's find out what is the minimum and average salary in Belarus in 2025.
Minimum wage in Belarus
According to the local government, the official minimum wage in Belarus from January 1, 2025 is 726 Belarusian rubles per month, which is equivalent to 230 U.S. dollars. Compared to last year, the rate increased by 16% or Br100 (Br626 in 2024). In 2023, the rate was Br554, in March 2022 Br479.83, in April-June Br480.96, in July Br482.29, and in October Br483.17.
Note. Since November 15, 2021, the procedure for setting the minimum wage in the Republic of Belarus has changed. Previously, the rate was approved by the Government in relation to the minimum consumer budget. Now the minimum wage must be at least 30% of the forecast value of the nominal accrued average monthly wage in the country, determined in the forecast of socio-economic development.
Monthly wages in Belarus during the year are subject to indexation in the order provided for indexation of income received from budgetary sources in accordance with the legislation on indexation of personal income to inflation.
Average salary in Belarus
According to the National Statistical Committee, the average salary in Belarus in 2025 is Br2,427.4 per month ($775). The highest incomes are recorded in the information and communication sector, where specialists receive an average of Br5,982.4 per month ($1,915). The lowest income is in the education sector – Br1,729.8 per month ($555).
| Region | Rubles per month | Dollars per month |
| Minsk region | 2,444 | 780 |
| Gomel region | 2,175.7 | 695 |
| Grodno region | 2,105.8 | 675 |
| Brest region | 2,088.1 | 670 |
| Mogilev region | 2,001.9 | 640 |
| Vitebsk region | 1,996.7 | 640 |
The average salary in Minsk in 2025 is about 3,332 rubles per month ($1,065). The capital's salaries are almost one and a half times higher compared to other regions of the country. This is not surprising. Representations of the highest authorities, the lion's share of large companies, as well as the majority of educational, scientific and cultural institutions of Belarus, where relatively high wages are usually set, are located here.
| Sector of economy | Rubles per month | Dollars per month |
| Information and communication | 5,982.4 | 1,915 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4,221.6 | 1,350 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2,928.8 | 935 |
| Construction | 2,712.7 | 870 |
| Industry | 2,562.9 | 820 |
| Transportation, warehousing | 2,384.3 | 760 |
| Wholesale and retail trade | 2,283 | 730 |
| Real estate operations | 2,090.7 | 670 |
| Health care and social services | 1,990.1 | 635 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishery | 1,933 | 620 |
| Temporary accommodation and catering services | 1,808.8 | 580 |
| Creativity, sports, entertainment and recreation | 1,807.9 | 580 |
| Administrative and support services | 1,747.8 | 560 |
| Education | 1,729.8 | 555 |
| Provision of other services | 1,938.7 | 620 |
Note. Information on average wages by regions and sectors of the economy is based on actual data of the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus.
In conclusion, the income tax rate in Belarus is 13% and the unemployment rate does not exceed 3-4%.
