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