According to the data of the State Statistical Office, the index of the average monthly net wage paid per employee in September 2017, compared to September 2016, was 104.7.
This increase is caused by the increase of the average monthly net wage paid per employee in the sectors: Arts, entertainment and recreation (32.1%), Manufacturing (9.8%) and Mining and quarrying (9.2%).
An increase in the average monthly net wage paid per employee compared to the previous month was recorded in the sectors: Arts, entertainment and recreation (17.1%), Other service activities (4.8%) and Agriculture, forestry and fishing (4.0%).
The average monthly net wage paid per employee in September 2017 was 23 229 denars.
In September 2017, 1.0% of the employees in the Republic of Macedonia did not receive any payment.