AVERAGE MONTHLY SALARY TOTALS AMD149 725 [US$370] IN ARMENIA IN AUG
September 20, 2013 – 13:58 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net – Average monthly salary totaled AMD 149 725 in
Armenia in August 2013 increasing by 5,1% against the same period in
2012. However, it decreased by 5% as compared to July 2013.
As the RA National Statistical Service reported, 2,8% growth was
recorded in salaries of budgetary organizations in August 2013 against
2012 results, totaling AMD 116 064, which is however 10% less that
in July 2013.
Armenia’s Finance Minister David Sargsyan said in July that salaries
for the public workers will be raised in 2014.
According to him, about AMD 51bln will be allocated in the framework
of the government’s expenditure program for 2014-2016 to increase
wages for civil workers.
Besides, he said, the minimum salary will total AMD 50 000 starting
January 1, 2014, with additional AMD 10bln to be assigned for the
purpose. “Currently, the salary fund totals about AMD 240bln. In 2014
it will grow by AMD 60bln or 40%,” the Minister said.
Since July 1, the minimum salary in Armenia rose to AMD 45 000 instead
of previous AMD 35 000.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
