Average salary in Uzbekistan

The incomes of the citizens of Uzbekistan are much lower than the incomes of the population in highly developed countries, which makes them rationally treat spending. On the other hand, the government is trying to support the people of the country through government programs and reforms.

Economic situation and incomes of the population today

In Uzbekistan, there is a tendency for GDP growth, at the moment it is about 8 percent per year. Private investments, including foreign ones, are a serious driving factor for strengthening the economy. Over the past 2 years, the export of goods has grown, overcoming the negative situation in this industry.

Despite the overall positive dynamics of economic growth, Uzbekistan remains a country with a high level of poverty (almost 13 percent of the population). Another problem is the outflow of the working-age population to neighboring countries.

Official statistics slightly overestimate the real income figures. According to government figures, the average salary of citizens is in the order of $ 300-350 per month, but most residents report $ 50-150 in monthly income.

Salary per month by occupation in 2021

A table comparing the amounts of salaries for various professions in Tashkent. In other cities, the level of earnings is 15-30 percent lower.

One of the most prestigious jobs is the police. The data on wages are not disseminated, but it is known that it is rather much higher than the national average.

Minimum

In 2018, a decree was signed according to which the minimum monthly wage should be 149 775 soums... This is equivalent to 35-38 USD. The minimum wage is also a benchmark in relation to other payments (scholarships, pensions, compensation supplements, allowances, etc.).

Average

The government of the country declares the figure at 350-370 USD as the average monthly earnings of residents. The financial rating, compiled on the basis of data from Eurostat, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the International Labor Organization, puts Uzbekistan on the 118th place in the world with a salary at $ 235.

Average starting salary

A good starting salary is the amount from 60 to 100 dollars per month depending on the industry and city of work. Such money most often appears in various offers of employers. These include both employment in the service sector and "workers" professions (welders, fitters, etc.).

Foreigners prefer to get a job in the IT sector: the average starting salary there is 140-160 dollars... The salary of non-residents of Uzbekistan in general does not differ from that of citizens, however, due to the peculiarities of the country, persons with other citizenship may find it more difficult to get a job.

Maximum

The highest incomes are considered to be for lawyers, financiers, programmers, auditors, sales representatives, technologists, and creative managers. In Tashkent, their salaries may exceed 350-400 dollars.

Labor remuneration by city and region

Tashkent is the most attractive city in terms of salaries. However, it is also one of the most expensive in the country. In the capital of Uzbekistan, the average salary reaches $ 180-210 and tends to grow little by little.

In the city of Shavat, the average earnings are even slightly higher than in the capital - about 210-220 dollars. At the same time, living there is even more expensive than in Tashkent, and residents have to save a lot for a normal existence.

In the cities of Andijan, Samarkand and Bukhara, the average income is the amount from 150 to 180 dollars, the lowest paid region is the city of Urgench - 130 dollars.

Payroll taxes

There are about 20 types of taxes in Uzbekistan, which, according to the government, significantly strengthen the financial well-being of the country.

The following are directly deducted from the income of residents:

• Personal income tax;
• Contributions to INPS (individual accumulative pension account);
• Mandatory insurance contributions to the off-budget Pension Fund.

Income tax

Personal income tax is levied on the total official income. There are 4 rates of income tax in the state:

• 0 percent - zero;
• 7.5 percent - minimum;
• 16.5 percent - average;
• 22.5 percent is the maximum.

The tax rate is calculated as follows ($ 1 - approximately 8,000 soums):

Social contributions and other taxes. What is tax free

The list of social contributions includes contributions to the INPS, which amount to 2 percent of the employee's official salary, minus the minimum amount not subject to personal income tax (172 240 sum).

Insurance contributions to the off-budget Pension Fund are 8 percent of the employee's official income.

Taxes are not subject to:

• Money spent on the payment of the mortgage and interest on it;
• Material support amounts;
• Income received from the sale of private property, excluding securities;
• Severance pay;
• Scholarships;
• Pensions;
• Compensation for damages resulting from injury or death of the breadwinner;
• Amounts received for participation in the donor program.

The ratio of salary and living expenses

The average salary in Uzbekistan does not quite correspond to the price level, which forces many residents of the country to limit their spending and save. On the other hand, the situation in Tashkent and other cities is different from each other. If the residents of the capital as a whole have enough average earnings to pay for housing, food and other needs, and they can still afford entertainment, then in the regions incomes and compulsory spending are often almost comparable.

In Tashkent, renting an apartment in residential areas begins from 200 dollars... A trip to the store with the purchase of fruits, rice, chicken, bread and milk will cost about at 15 dollars... A city trip will come out approximately 2-3 dollars, and for utilities (living space of 80 square meters) you will have to pay about $ 90. Taxes will be about 15 percent from the salary.

Hospital stay costs about 10-20 dollars per day (both in paid and free clinics). From entertainment: a ticket to the cinema - $ 1, a trip to a cafe - $ 2 per person.

Unemployment Rate and Prospects for Migrants

According to official statistics, the unemployment rate in the state is 5.2 percent, which, however, is being questioned among the inhabitants of the country.

The number of migrants to neighboring Russia and Kazakhstan is increasing, which makes a certain contribution to strengthening the economy of Uzbekistan (almost $ 3 billion a year). The government is actively developing programs to protect the interests of migrants to facilitate the legalization of their activities.

Despite the growth of the economy and the strengthening of the financial well-being of citizens, Uzbekistan remains not the most attractive country for work for both local residents and foreigners. The level of average salaries does not allow most people to live comfortably. Even taking into account all programs to improve the welfare of the population, the number of labor migrants is growing, and the situation is unlikely to change for the better in the near future.