This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Armenia statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Armenian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Armenian-specific metadata information.
Indicator description |
The source of information on wages / salaries before 2018 was the data submitted by the establishments trough the statistical reports and since 2018 - the database of the Personal Income Tax and Social Tax (Payment), authorized by the State Revenue Committee of the RA covering establishments with at least 1 paid employee. |
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Geographical coverage |
Armenia |
Unit of measurement |
dram |
Definitions |
Nominal wage is the amount of employee’s pretax gross compensation, which characterizes the level of payout of link with the prices of goods and services. Employees’ remuneration and other payments equal to it are the gross wages/salaries in return for the job done in cash and (or) in kind before deduction of compulsory taxes defined by law. |
Calculations |
Average monthly nominal wage is calculated as the sum of remuneration and other payments equal to it (both in cash and in kind) divided by the average monthly payroll number of employees. |
Comments and limitations |
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Data last updated | Nov 06, 2024 |
Metadata last updated | Mar 04, 2023 |