In January of this year, the State Statistical Office reported that the average monthly net wage for employees reached 46,617 denars. This figure signified an 8.3% increase when compared to the corresponding period in 2025. The rise in wages was largely driven by growth across several sectors.
Notably, Administrative and Auxiliary Services experienced a 12.9% increase, while Wholesale and Retail Trade saw a rise of 11.1%, and Food Processing increased by 10.5%. However, some sectors experienced declines. The average monthly net wage decreased in Transport and Storage (down 7.4%), Construction (declining by 5.3%), and Financial Activities and Insurance (decreasing by 3.8%).
The average monthly gross wage for employees during january was 70,066 denars. These figures demonstrate shifts in compensation within the North Macedonian economy, reflecting varied performance across different industries.
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