Employment Overview - As of August 1, 2025, Azerbaijan has a total employment of 1.768 million people, with 858,000 in the public sector and 910,000 in the private sector [1] - The largest employment sectors are trade and automotive repair (18.9%), education (18.1%), and industry (13.8%) [1] Salary Insights - The average nominal monthly salary from January to July was 1,098.1 manats (approximately 645 USD), reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9.5% [1] - The highest-paying sectors include mining, finance and insurance, information and communication, technology, and logistics [1]

Core Insights - The nominal monthly salary in Baku for the period of January to May 2025 is reported to be 1,374.9 manats (808.8 USD), reflecting an 8.1% year-on-year increase [1] - In comparison, the national average nominal monthly salary in Azerbaijan is 1,095 manats (644.1 USD), with a year-on-year growth of 9.1% [1] - Baku's average monthly income exceeds the national average by 279.9 manats (164.7 USD), indicating a higher economic activity and cost of living in the capital [1]

Core Insights - Azerbaijan's average nominal monthly wage for the first half of 2025 is projected to be 1,097.3 manats (645.5 USD), reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9.4% [1] - In 2024, the average nominal monthly wage in Azerbaijan is expected to be 1,009.2 manats (593.5 USD), which represents an 8.1% increase compared to 2023 [1] Economic Sectors - The mining, financial insurance, information communication, and transportation storage sectors have higher average wages compared to other economic fields [1]