Key Facts: Georgia Wages
- Country
- Georgia (GEO)
- Continent
- Asia
- Currency
- Georgian lari (GEL)
- Minimum Wage
- ₾0.12 /hr ($0.04 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- ₾2,270 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- ₾27,240 /year
- Median Individual Income
- ₾12,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat)
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25
Georgia — Average Salary & Wages
Georgian lari (GEL) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Georgia is
₾27,240 a year
But half of all workers earn less than ₾12,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Georgia is ₾0.12/hr ($0.04 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is ₾2,270 ($850.19 USD). The median monthly income is ₾1,000 ($374.53 USD).
Estimates. Significant urban-rural income gap. Many households rely on subsistence agriculture and remittances from workers abroad. Tbilisi and Batumi have substantially higher incomes than other regions.
Average monthly nominal wage from Geostat Q3 2025 data. Net estimated after flat income tax (20%). Tbilisi wages (~GEL 2,583) are significantly above the national average. Men earn ~GEL 2,654 vs women ~GEL 1,779. Highest wages in IT/communications (~GEL 4,213) and construction (~GEL 3,683).
Minimum Wage Trend
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Georgia, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $0.13/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Georgia earns ₾20/mo. That is 1% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- ₾20 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 1% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $7.49/mo monthly
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- ₾0.12
- Monthly
- ₾20Private sector minimum; public sector minimum is GEL 115
- Annual
- ₾24012 monthly payments
Georgia's minimum wage is one of the lowest nominal minimums in the world at GEL 20/month for private sector workers. For public sector employees, the minimum is GEL 115/month. These rates have been unchanged since 1999 for the private sector. The minimum wage is effectively non-binding, as actual market wages are far higher. Georgia's Labour Code does not set a meaningful floor, and the minimum wage functions more as a reference unit for government calculations (fines, fees). In practice, even the lowest-paid formal workers earn several hundred GEL per month.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.25x pay
Labour Code sets standard workweek at 40 hours (2024 reform reduced from 48). Some sectors permit 48 hours with government approval. Overtime premium at least 25%. Night work (22:00-06:00) premium at least 20%. The 2024 labour code amendments strengthened overtime protections.
How Georgia Compares
| Metric | Georgia | Asia Avg. | Asia Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $0.04/hr | $2.61/hr | $11.89/hr (Israel) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $850.19/mo | $1,185.31/mo | $4,472.55/mo (Singapore) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cuba | $0.03 |
| Venezuela | $0.02 |
| Rwanda | $0.01 |
| Malawi | $0.14 |
| Angola | $0.18 |
| Georgia | $0.04 |
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What is the minimum wage in Georgia?
The minimum wage in Georgia is ₾0.12/hr (approximately $0.04 USD), effective since 1999-06-01. Georgia's minimum wage is one of the lowest nominal minimums in the world at GEL 20/month for private sector workers. For public sector employees, the minimum is GEL 115/month. These rates have been unchanged since 1999 for the private sector. The minimum wage is effectively non-binding, as actual market wages are far higher. Georgia's Labour Code does not set a meaningful floor, and the minimum wage functions more as a reference unit for government calculations (fines, fees). In practice, even the lowest-paid formal workers earn several hundred GEL per month.
What is the average salary in Georgia?
The average gross monthly salary in Georgia is ₾2,270 (approximately $850.19 USD). Average monthly nominal wage from Geostat Q3 2025 data. Net estimated after flat income tax (20%). Tbilisi wages (~GEL 2,583) are significantly above the national average. Men earn ~GEL 2,654 vs women ~GEL 1,779. Highest wages in IT/communications (~GEL 4,213) and construction (~GEL 3,683). Source: National Statistics Office of Georgia (Geostat) (2025).
How many hours is the standard work week in Georgia?
The standard work week in Georgia is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.25x the normal rate. Labour Code sets standard workweek at 40 hours (2024 reform reduced from 48). Some sectors permit 48 hours with government approval. Overtime premium at least 25%. Night work (22:00-06:00) premium at least 20%. The 2024 labour code amendments strengthened overtime protections.
How has the minimum wage in Georgia changed over time?
The minimum wage in Georgia has changed as follows: ₾20 in 1999, ₾20 in 2015, ₾20 in 2020, ₾20 in 2025. This represents 4 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Georgia in USD?
The minimum wage in Georgia converts to approximately $0.04/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Georgia in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Georgia is approximately $850.19 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Georgia's minimum wage compare to the Asia average?
Georgia's minimum wage ranks #34 out of 34 countries with statutory minimum wages in Asia, placing it among the lowest in Asia.
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