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According to Imedi's report of 9 October 2026 and Geostat's official salary data, the average monthly nominal remuneration for 2025 is GEL 2165.2. The annual average differs from the quarterly figure. The nominal amount does not account for price changes and cannot, by itself, describe real purchasing power.

Does an employee have the right to claim the average salary?

Article 41 of the Labour Code links the form and amount of remuneration to the employment contract. The country's average figure does not automatically increase a specific employee's salary. To determine an individual claim, the agreed amount, working conditions, agreement on changes, and accrued remuneration must be checked.

Average does not mean that the majority of employees receive this amount. A small group with high remuneration can significantly increase the average. When comparing salaries, it is necessary to distinguish between working hours, profession, sector, and accrued versus net amounts received. Seeing a collective trend through statistics and proving a specific dispute are different tasks.

Delayed Salary and Discrimination

Article 41 stipulates payment at least once a month and establishes a corresponding rule for delays. In a dispute, the contract, payment history, and work performed are important. A salary below the average does not, by itself, prove illegality, although non-payment of the agreed amount is a separate issue.

Article 4 of the Code defines the grounds for assessing labour discrimination. Article 7 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which is binding for Georgia, concerns fair and equal remuneration. The consideration of possible inequality requires comparable work and a basis for differential treatment; general statistics cannot provide a definitive conclusion on one specific employer.

Verification Date

Legislation verified as of 10 October 2026.

Sources and Legislation

NoticeThis publication is for general information and is not individual legal advice.