In Kazakhstan, in the second quarter of 2026, the average monthly salary was 486,388 tenge. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the median salary reached 348,415 tenge. This indicator means that half of Kazakhstanis earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more.
According to 2026 data, the most common salary, i.e., the modal salary, was 187,006 tenge.
The National Bureau of Statistics also reported differences in hourly pay between men and women. The average hourly wage for men was 2,859 tenge, while for women this figure was 2,180 tenge. Compared to 2025, men's hourly wages increased by 8.4%, and women's by 6.5%.
Salary by age group
According to statistics, the lowest salaries are received by employees aged 16-24. Their average monthly income is 310,256 tenge.
The highest salaries are received by employees aged 35-44. The average monthly salary in this group reached 489,629 tenge. The average salary of employees aged 45-54 was 467,544 tenge.
The highest salary growth was observed among employees aged 16-24 – 10.9%. Meanwhile, the salaries of employees over 65 increased by only 1.3%.