Median gross salary in Armenia falls to 181,400 drams
11.01.2017,
15:34
According to the latest numbers of Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS), the median gross monthly salary in the country in 2016 November was 181,375 drams ($379 or 24,441 Russian rubles), 0.3% down from the year before.
YEREVAN, January 11. /ARKA/. According to the latest numbers of Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS), the median gross monthly salary in the country in 2016 November was 181,375 drams ($379 or 24,441 Russian rubles), 0.3% down from the year before. In October 2016 the median gross salary was 181,478 drams, 0.1% less than in October 2015.
The highest median monthly salary of 212,500 drams was reported in 2016 October by the southern province of Syunik, while the lowest paid province was the central Aragatsotn with 124,400 drams. In the capital city Yerevan, the median gross monthly salary in 2016 October stood at about 195,000 drams.
The highest salaries were boasted by financial and insurance companies – 381,700, information and communication sector – 374,900 drams, and the mining sector - 349, 900 drams.
The most low-paid sectors were culture, entertainment and leisure -113,500 drams, agriculture, forestry and fishery – 117,500 drams, education -122,600 drams and catering and hotels - 127, 400 drams. ($ 1 - 484.71 drams). -0-
The highest median monthly salary of 212,500 drams was reported in 2016 October by the southern province of Syunik, while the lowest paid province was the central Aragatsotn with 124,400 drams. In the capital city Yerevan, the median gross monthly salary in 2016 October stood at about 195,000 drams.
The highest salaries were boasted by financial and insurance companies – 381,700, information and communication sector – 374,900 drams, and the mining sector - 349, 900 drams.
The most low-paid sectors were culture, entertainment and leisure -113,500 drams, agriculture, forestry and fishery – 117,500 drams, education -122,600 drams and catering and hotels - 127, 400 drams. ($ 1 - 484.71 drams). -0-
