The minimum wage in Azerbaijan rose by 15 percent starting January 1, 2023, reaching 345 manats per month (approximately 14,276 rubles). A formal order endorsing this increase was issued, and the confirmation comes from the president’s official site, attributing the move to President Ilham Aliyev.
The document states, From January 1, 2023, the monthly minimum wage is set at 345 manats.
Previously, Azerbaijan’s minimum wage stood at 300 manats per month (about 12,414 rubles).
Additionally, Aliyev directed the Council of Ministers to prepare proposals within ten days to raise the smallest pension in the republic to 280 manats (roughly 11,586 rubles). The current minimum pension is 240 manats (about 9,931 rubles).
In Russia, the minimum wage is 15,279 rubles, while the minimum pension for non-working pensioners is 11,970 rubles. Both figures were increased by 10 percent in June of the previous year, reflecting a step to improve living standards for many workers and retirees.
During the latter part of December, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced that the cabinet would allocate around 3.8 billion rubles to boost researcher salaries, underscoring a government push to strengthen support for science and research communities [Source: Russian Government announcements].