Belarus leads the way in wage increase among the EEU nations

In an analysis conducted from January to June 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, Belarus experienced a faster wage growth than most member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to the statistical department of the EAEU.

The largest increase in real wages was recorded in Kyrgyzstan (11.5%) and Belarus (11%), followed by Russia with a 4.1% increase, Armenia with a 2.4% increase, and Kazakhstan with a 0.3% increase.

In Belarus, the average nominal wage from January to June 2025 was Br2575 ($815). Healthcare workers had an average wage of Br2198.5 at the beginning of summer 2025, while education specialists had an average wage of Br1864.2.

The nominal accrued average wage for workers in Belarus in July 2025 was Br2772.4, representing an increase of Br54.6 from June to July. The highest incomes in Belarus were in the capital, with an average of Br3686.5.

In terms of absolute percentage increase, the largest was recorded in Kyrgyzstan (19.6%) and Belarus (18%). The industry sector had the highest average wage in July 2025, with Br2909.4, followed by the professional, scientific, and technical activities sector with Br3375.4.

The sector with the highest wages was the information and communication sector, with an average of Br5866.1 in July 2025. Financiers and insurers had the second highest average wage, with an average of Br4344.1. Wages in the construction sector were Br3496.3 in July 2025.

However, the organization did not provide data for the growth rate of real wages in other member states besides Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Russia, Armenia, and Kazakhstan. Additionally, the organization did not provide data on the number of employees or the specific industries that contributed to the wage growth in Belarus.

Furthermore, the search results do not provide current public information about which company or industry in Belarus had the highest average wage costs per worker in July 2025. The Minsk region had the second highest average wage in July 2025, with an average of Br2809.7.

Interestingly, Belarus had a higher average nominal wage compared to Armenia ($753) and Kyrgyzstan ($481), but lower than Kazakhstan ($849) and Russia ($1100).

The analysis by the EAEU statistical department highlights Belarus's significant wage growth in the first half of 2025, positioning the country as a leader in wage increases among EAEU member states.