As of October 1, 2019, the number of wageworkers in the economy rose by 5.6% to 1,639,100, with 909,500 people in state sector, 729,600 in private sector.

Report informs citing the State Statistical Committee that among the hired workers 20.2% worked in education, 17.8% in trade; repair of transport vehicles, 13.3% in industry, 8.2% in medical and social services provided to population, 7.6% in construction, 6.9% in state management and defense; social security, 4.6% in transport and storehouse, 3.4% in professional, scientific and technical activity, 3.3% in agriculture, forestry and fishery, 1.7% in finance and insurance, 13% in other economic spheres.

Average monthly salary of wageworkers grew by 11.7% to AZN 603.5.