Overview Of Wage Growth In Cyprus
Average wages in Cyprus increased by 4.9% in 2025, according to preliminary data from the Statistical Service. Gross monthly earnings reached €2,605, up from €2,483 in 2024. This follows a 5.1% increase recorded a year earlier, when the median gross monthly wage stood at €1,968, indicating sustained wage growth across consecutive years.
Quarterly Performance And Seasonal Trends
Against this annual backdrop, fourth-quarter data show a similar upward trend. Average gross earnings rose to €2,932 in Q4 2025, compared to €2,810 in the same period of 2024, reflecting a 4.4% increase. On a seasonally adjusted basis, wages grew by 1.1% compared with the third quarter, indicating more moderate short-term momentum.
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Gender-Based Wage Differentiation
While overall wages increased, differences between male and female earnings remain. In the fourth quarter, male employees earned an average of €3,102, compared to €2,718 for female employees. On an annual basis, wages rose by 4.2% for men and 4.5% for women, suggesting similar growth rates but leaving the overall pay gap largely unchanged.
Nationality And Earnings Bracket Distribution
Beyond gender, wage distribution also varies by nationality. Among Cypriot employees, 42.8% fall within the €1,500–€2,999 income range. In contrast, non-Cypriot workers are more concentrated in lower income brackets, with 47.7% earning below €1,500. A similar pattern appears across gender lines, where 38.8% of women fall below €1,500, compared to a higher share of men (40.5%) in the €1,500–€2,999 range.
High Earners And Overall Implications
At the upper end of the scale, the distribution shifts again. Non-Cypriot employees, while overrepresented in lower wage brackets, also account for a higher share of top earners with incomes above €6,000. Cypriot employees, by comparison, are more concentrated in middle and upper income categories. Together, these patterns highlight structural differences in the labor market, particularly across nationality and income levels.
