What are salaries and pensions like in Georgia?
The average wage according to statistics and pension amounts in 2026.
Short answer
According to the National Statistics Office, the average gross monthly wage in Georgia was 2,389 GEL in the second quarter of 2026, and higher in Tbilisi. The median wage, which most people earn, is much lower, estimated by economists at around 900-1,000 GEL. The state pension in 2026 is 370 GEL for people under 70 and 495 GEL from age 70.
Why
- The average wage is pushed up by high earnings in IT, finance and construction.
- Income tax of 20% and a 2% pension contribution are deducted from wages.
- Pensions are higher in high-mountain settlements: 444 and 594 GEL.
Details
The retirement age in Georgia is 65 for men and 60 for women. Since 2019 a funded pension scheme has operated for employees.
Tip
Compare salaries using the median, not the average, which high Tbilisi incomes push up.
What may differ
Salaries vary widely by sector and city, with IT and finance above average.
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Sources
- National Statistics Office of Georgia: wagesChecked at:
- Social Service Agency of Georgia: pensionsChecked at:
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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Does a foreigner need a work permit in Georgia?
Yes: since 1 March 2026, foreigners generally need a labour activity permit to work legally in Georgia, including individual entrepreneurs and the self-employed.
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Georgia's economy rests mainly on services: tourism, trade, transport and the transit of goods between Europe and Asia, as well as construction.
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How do you open and close a sole proprietorship in Georgia?
A sole proprietorship in Georgia is opened at a Public Service Hall or through the National Agency of Public Registry, then you apply separately to the Revenue Service for small business status to pay 1% of turnover.
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How can a foreigner register a business in Georgia?
A foreigner can register a company in Georgia, usually an LLC, or become an individual entrepreneur through a Public Service Hall or the National Agency of Public Registry, with registration taking from one working day.