Average salaries in Belarus have experienced an increase.
Belarus Wage Report: June 2025
In June 2025, the average nominal gross salary in Belarus reached a record high of Br2,717.8, equivalent to approximately 925 USD [1][4]. This marks an increase of Br65.5 compared to May 2025 [2].
Regional Wage Distribution
Minsk, the capital city, boasts the highest average salary among all regions, with a wage of Br3,598.2. The Minsk Oblast follows closely behind with an average wage of Br2,767 [1]. Other regions' average wages range from Br2,289 in Mogilev Oblast to Br2,767 in Gomel Oblast [1].
Sectoral Wage Distribution
The information and communication sector offers the highest wages, with an average salary of Br5,773 [1]. Finance and Insurance come in second with an average salary of Br3,922.9 [1]. The construction sector ranks third with an average wage of Br3,405.1 [1].
In contrast, the lowest-paying sectors include agriculture, forestry, and fishing (Br1,890.8) and the education sector (Br1,520.2) [1]. The healthcare sector offers a median wage of Br1,638.8 [1].
Wage Changes Over the Past Year
Although the sources do not provide explicit data on the median wage change over the past year, the relatively stable regional wage ratios suggest an increase in average wages [2]. However, specific median wage change data is not available in the current sources.
Specific Job Wages
For specific jobs, the monthly gross wages for general labour range from approximately Br620 to Br1,258, depending on position and experience [3]. For instance, a Chef's annual salary averages around Br19,227 [5].
Industry-specific Wages
In May 2025, the highest median wage was in the mining industry, with a wage of Br4,376.6 [2]. The median wage in air transport was Br3,964 [2]. The construction sector's median wage was Br2,718.7 [1].
Historical Trends
Traditionally, the highest incomes in Belarus have been in Minsk (Br3,598.2) and the Minsk region (Br2,767) [1].
In conclusion, the average wage in Belarus has seen a significant increase in June 2025, with Minsk leading the way in terms of highest average regional wages. The information and communication sector offers the highest wages, followed by Finance and Insurance and Construction. Further official statistics or longitudinal reports from Belarusian national statistics would be necessary to access median wage trends over time.
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In the sphere of Belarusian economy, the Finance and Insurance sector ranks second in terms of average salary, closely following the Information and Communication sector. This implies that the business sector, which includes these industries, contributes notably to the financial aspect of an individual's compensation. Furthermore, the high average salaries in these sectors suggest a thriving finance-oriented business environment in Belarus.
