Average Wages In Cyprus Rise 4.9% To €2,605 In 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 29, 2026

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.

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Cyprus Ranks Among EU Leaders In Tertiary-Educated ICT Workforce

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 25, 2026

High Educational Attainment Sets Cyprus Apart

Recent data from Eurostat showed that Cyprus is expected to rank among the leading European countries for tertiary-educated ICT professionals in 2025. According to the figures, 96.4% of ICT professionals in Cyprus are projected to hold tertiary education qualifications, placing the country among the highest-ranked members of the European Union.

Gender Disparity Remains A Critical Challenge

Despite the high level of educational attainment, the ICT workforce in Cyprus continues to show a significant gender imbalance. Men are projected to account for 85.1% of ICT employees in 2025, while women are expected to represent 14.9% of the sector. In 2024, the split stood at 70.9% for men and 29.1% for women. The figures highlighted a widening gender gap within the country’s ICT workforce.

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European Union Trends And Comparative Analysis

Across the European Union, the number of ICT professionals is projected to increase to 3.4 million in 2025 from 3.2 million in 2024, representing annual growth of 5.1%. Men are expected to account for 83.4% of ICT employment across the bloc, equivalent to approximately 2.8 million workers, while women are projected to represent 16.6%.

National Performance Variability In Gender Representation

Countries within the EU show a varied landscape: the highest percentages of male ICT professionals are reported in the Czech Republic (92.9%), Slovenia (89.1%), Latvia (89.0%), Lithuania (88.9%), and Slovakia (88.4%). On the contrary, nations such as Denmark (30.0%), Sweden (29.8%), Romania (28.6%), Bulgaria (25.6%), and Croatia (25.2%) lead in female participation in the ICT arena.

Educational Background Across The European ICT Sector

Eurostat data also showed that most ICT professionals across the EU hold tertiary education qualifications. By 2025, 74.8% of ICT workers in the bloc are projected to have university-level education, while 25.2% are expected to hold secondary or post-secondary qualifications. Denmark recorded the highest share of tertiary-educated ICT professionals at 97.7%, followed by France at 96.6% and Cyprus at 96.4%. Other countries with high levels of tertiary-educated ICT workers included Ireland at 92.3%, Bulgaria at 91.1%, and Croatia at 90.9%. At the lower end of the ranking, Italy recorded 69.2%, while Portugal stood at 58.8%.

Conclusion

The data perfectly encapsulates the dual narrative in the ICT sector: while countries like Cyprus and Denmark achieve remarkable educational standards among ICT workers, persistent gender disparities remind us that diversity remains an ongoing challenge. As the ICT landscape continues to evolve, strategic policy formation and corporate governance will be pivotal in balancing excellence with inclusivity.

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