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Average Salary in Albania

AVERAGE MONTHLY GROSS WAGE, Q2 2026

The average monthly gross wage per employee in Albania was ALL 92,150 in the second quarter of 2026, according to INSTAT. That is 9.8% more than a year earlier. Financial and insurance activities paid the most, at ALL 187,267, followed by information and communication at ALL 143,528.

ALL 92,150 / month
Change on Q2 2025
+9.8%
Financial and insurance, Q2 2026
ALL 187,267
Information and communication, Q2 2026
ALL 143,528
Employees paid over ALL 120,000
17.1%

INSTAT, the Albanian statistics institute, publishes average wages every quarter from the payroll returns employers file with the General Directorate of Taxes. Gross wages include supplements and bonuses, before the employee's contributions and income tax. Bonuses paid at the end of each half year raise the average in those quarters. The latest release covers the second quarter of 2026. The next one, for the third quarter, is due on 10 December 2026.

Average monthly gross wage in Albania by quarter, 2023 to 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Quarter</th><th>Average monthly gross wage</th><th>Change on a year earlier</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Q2 2026</strong></td><td><strong>ALL 92,150</strong></td><td><strong>+9.8%</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Q1 2026</td><td>ALL 90,119</td><td>+9.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Q4 2025</td><td>ALL 86,984</td><td>+4.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Q3 2025</td><td>ALL 83,300</td><td>+7.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Q2 2025</td><td>ALL 83,906</td><td>+11.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Q1 2025</td><td>ALL 82,210</td><td>+11.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Q4 2024</td><td>ALL 83,401</td><td>+11.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Q3 2024</td><td>ALL 77,669</td><td>+8.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Q2 2024</td><td>ALL 75,114</td><td>+5.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Q1 2024</td><td>ALL 73,641</td><td>+13.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Q4 2023</td><td>ALL 75,025</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Q3 2023</td><td>ALL 71,486</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Q2 2023</td><td>ALL 70,905</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Q1 2023</td><td>ALL 64,706</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

Activities and occupations paid above the average in Albania, 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Above the national average</th><th>Q1 2026</th><th>Q2 2026</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>National average, all employees</strong></td><td><strong>ALL 90,119</strong></td><td><strong>ALL 92,150</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Financial and insurance activities</td><td>ALL 157,434</td><td>ALL 187,267</td></tr><tr><td>Information and communication</td><td>ALL 131,747</td><td>ALL 143,528</td></tr><tr><td>Managers, lawmakers, senior civil servants and executives</td><td>ALL 136,213</td><td>ALL 141,168</td></tr><tr><td>Professionals</td><td>Not stated clearly by INSTAT</td><td>ALL 119,152</td></tr></tbody></table>

How pay differs in Albania

Only 2 economic activities paid above the national average in the second quarter of 2026: financial and insurance activities at ALL 187,267 and information and communication at ALL 143,528. Construction had the fastest wage growth, 22.1% on a year earlier. Pay is spread unevenly: 25.8% of employees earned the minimum wage of ALL 50,000, while 17.1% earned more than ALL 120,000 a month.

Setting pay for a hire in Albania

Average gross wages rose 9.8% in nominal terms from the second quarter of 2025 to the second quarter of 2026, so check recent offers before you set a salary. Plan for the employer cost too: contributions add 16.7% on top of gross pay, as our guide to hiring in Albania shows. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Albania?

The average monthly gross wage per employee was ALL 92,150 in the second quarter of 2026, according to INSTAT. These are the latest official figures.

How fast are wages rising in Albania?

The average gross wage rose 9.8% from the second quarter of 2025 to the second quarter of 2026, from ALL 83,906 to ALL 92,150.

Which activity pays the most in Albania?

Financial and insurance activities, at ALL 187,267 a month in the second quarter of 2026, followed by information and communication at ALL 143,528.

How much do managers earn in Albania?

Managers, lawmakers, senior civil servants and executives averaged ALL 141,168 gross a month in the second quarter of 2026. Professionals averaged ALL 119,152.

Is the average salary in Albania gross or net?

Gross. INSTAT does not deduct the employee's contributions or income tax. The figure includes supplements and bonuses.

Sources

  1. INSTAT, Wage Statistics Q2 2026. Checked 4 Nov 2026.
  2. INSTAT, Wage Statistics Q2 2026, press release. Checked 4 Nov 2026.
  3. INSTAT, Wage Statistics Q1 2026. Checked 4 Nov 2026.
  4. INSTAT, Wage Statistics Q4 2025. Checked 4 Nov 2026.
  5. INSTAT, Wage Statistics Q2 2025. Checked 4 Nov 2026.
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