Payroll and its components for 2021*
In 2021, the average monthly salary of one employee in the Republic of Kazakhstan increased by 17.5% compared to 2020. The increase in wages was mainly due to an increase in tariff rates and official salaries, as well as the volume of bonuses and lump-sum payments.
On average, in 2021, tariff rates and official salaries of employees of enterprises and organizations increased by 20.3%. The largest increase in official salaries in 2021 was recorded in the field of education and healthcare – by 28.1% and 34%, respectively, while in the wholesale and retail trade – by 25.9%.
For workers in industry, construction and transport, the increase in official salaries averaged 12 – 15% of the 2020 level. The official salaries of employees of art, entertainment and recreation, as well as accommodation and catering services have not changed.
We note that employees of financial and insurance activities, industry, as well as transport and warehousing, wholesale and retail trade have a high level of remuneration by a third due to bonuses and lump-sum payments.
The structure of the wage fund by tyre of economic activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2021*
in percentage
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As a percentage of the economic activity |
Including |
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|
salary accrued at tariff rates and official salaries |
lump sum payments and bonuses |
compensation payments related to the mode of work and working conditions |
payment for unworked time |
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|
Republic of Kazakhstan |
100,0 |
73,1 |
13,9 |
4,9 |
8,1 |
|
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries |
100,0 |
82,9 |
8,4 |
1,9 |
6,8 |
|
Industry |
100,0 |
61,5 |
20,2 |
8,2 |
10,1 |
|
Building |
100,0 |
81,2 |
8,6 |
4,2 |
6,0 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade; car and motorcycle repair |
100,0 |
73,8 |
19,1 |
1,7 |
5,4 |
|
Transport and storage |
100,0 |
60,8 |
19,1 |
10,2 |
9,9 |
|
Provision of accommodation and meals |
100,0 |
80,8 |
5,8 |
7,4 |
6,0 |
|
Information and Communication |
100,0 |
72,6 |
16,2 |
4,2 |
7,0 |
|
Financial and insurance activities |
100,0 |
62,3 |
31,0 |
0,9 |
5,8 |
|
Real estate operations |
100,0 |
74,1 |
18,7 |
1,4 |
5,8 |
|
Professional, scientific and technical activities |
100,0 |
74,4 |
15,1 |
3,6 |
6,9 |
|
Activities in the field of administrative and support services |
100,0 |
84,1 |
7,2 |
4,6 |
4,1 |
|
Public Administration and Defense; compulsory social security |
100,0 |
71,5 |
18,9 |
3,3 |
6,3 |
|
Education |
100,0 |
82,9 |
4,6 |
2,9 |
9,6 |
|
Health and social services |
100,0 |
78,2 |
10,0 |
4,9 |
6,9 |
|
Arts, entertainment and recreation |
100,0 |
80,2 |
12,0 |
2,0 |
5,8 |
|
The provision of other types of services |
100,0 |
80,2 |
12,9 |
1,3 |
5,6 |
The methodology for calculating the average monthly salary used by the Bureau complies with the standards and methodology of the International Labor Organization. Data on average monthly wages are calculated on the basis of quarterly statistical reports of enterprises. The average monthly nominal wage per employee is based on additional payments, allowances, premiums, and taxes and other deductions (income tax, mandatory pension contributions).
* Excluding small businesses engaged in business activities.