Wages in Macedonia and Serbia

Published: 25 April, 2008

Macedonia's State Statistical Office reports that the average gross monthly wage in the Macedonian leather industry in the first two months of this year was US$263, 39.3% higher than in the same period last year.

In comparison, the average gross monthly wage in Macedonia's manufacturing sector in January and February was 7.8% higher year-on-year at US$512.

Serbia's Statistical Office reports that the average monthly wage in Serbia's leather industry in March was US$312, 23.4% lower than in February and 20.3% higher than in March 2007. In comparison, the average wage in Serbia in March was 18.6% higher year-on-year at US$827.