Monthly average wage in Belarus for April period
Average Salaries in Belarus Regions Revealed by Belstat
The National Statistical Committee of Belarus has published the average salaries in various regions of the country for April 2022.
According to data from Belstat, the nominal accrued average wage for workers (before tax and contributions) in April was 2613.5 rubles, marking an increase of 11.7 rubles compared to the previous month. However, the only region where the wage decreased was Minsk.
On the contrary, the Grodno, Vitebsk, and Mogilev regions experienced growth in wages. Here's a breakdown:
- Minsk – 3499.8 rubles (-44.9 rubles)
- Minsk region – 2654.3 rubles (+19 rubles)
- Grodno region – 2357.9 rubles (+82.4 rubles)
- Gomel region – 2311.3 rubles (+9 rubles)
- Brest region – 2271.3 rubles (+11.6 rubles)
- Mogilev region – 2181.3 rubles (+25.3 rubles)
- Vitebsk region – 2175.8 rubles (+32.7 rubles)
The five sectors with the highest average wage sizes are:- Information and communication – 5921.4 rubles (-496.2 rubles from March figures)- Financial and insurance activities – 4388.8 rubles (+336 rubles)- Professional, scientific, and technical activities – 3171.8 rubles (-3.8 rubles)- Construction – 3115.7 rubles (+61.2 rubles)- Industry – 2782.8 rubles (+23.7 rubles)
The lowest average wages were observed in the fields of education (1825.4 rubles), accommodation and food service activities (1839.6 rubles), arts, entertainment, and recreation (1923.2 rubles), public administration (1971 rubles), and healthcare and social services (2085.8 rubles).
The details provided above offer an overview of the latest trends in average salaries across different regions of Belarus. While Minsk has the highest average salary in the country, other regions generally have salaries below Minsk’s level, reflecting regional economic disparities seen in many countries.
It's worth noting the national average salary in Belarus is approximately BYN 1,800 (around US$550) as reported by official sources in early 2025. Additionally, the minimum wage in Belarus was set at BYN 726.00 per month as of January 1, 2025. These figures provide a useful context in understanding the salaries mentioned above.
In the break-down of regional wages, the Grodno, Vitebsk, and Mogilev regions saw an increase in wages, contrasting Minsk's decline. The financial and insurance activities sector had the second highest average wage among the sectors analyzed.