Monthly minimum wage (Local currency) in Iran
Iran: Monthly minimum wage (Local currency) was 53.07 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage in Iran, 1995–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for monthly minimum wage in Iran is 53.07 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 26 years on record.
That represents a change of up 470.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage in Iran peaked at 53.07 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 159,990, in 1995.
That places Iran 1st out of 173 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage (Local currency) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 159,990 | — |
| 1996 | 207,210 | +29.5% |
| 1997 | 254,460 | +22.8% |
| 1998 | 301,530 | +18.5% |
| 1999 | 361,830 | +20.0% |
| 2000 | 458,010 | +26.6% |
| 2001 | 567,900 | +24.0% |
| 2002 | 698,460 | +23.0% |
| 2003 | 853,380 | +22.2% |
| 2004 | 1.07 million | +24.9% |
| 2005 | 1.27 million | +18.8% |
| 2006 | 1.50 million | +18.4% |
| 2007 | 1.83 million | +22.0% |
| 2008 | 2.20 million | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 2.64 million | +20.0% |
| 2010 | 3.03 million | +15.0% |
| 2011 | 3.30 million | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 9.30 million | +181.5% |
| 2017 | 9.30 million | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 11.11 million | +19.5% |
| 2019 | 15.17 million | +36.5% |
| 2020 | 18.34 million | +20.9% |
| 2021 | 26.55 million | +44.8% |
| 2022 | 26.55 million | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 53.07 million | +99.9% |
| 2024 | 53.07 million | +0.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 53.07 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,300, 8424.3× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Iran's 53.07 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,000, 13268.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Monthly minimum wage (Local currency) in Iran changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +181.5% | 3.30 million | 9.30 million |
| 2023 | +99.9% | 26.55 million | 53.07 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 257,004 | 159,990 | 361,830 | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.31 million | 458,010 | 2.64 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.54 million | 3.03 million | 15.17 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 35.52 million | 18.34 million | 53.07 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More work & labour data for Iran
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 44,188 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 40.34 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 29,874 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 8.53 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 2.43 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 57,320 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 20,416 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 36.89 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.89 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.574 % change on previous year (2027)
Frequently asked questions
- What is monthly minimum wage in Iran?
- Monthly minimum wage in Iran was 53.07 million in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 53.07 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 159,990 in 1995.
- How does Iran rank for monthly minimum wage?
- Iran ranks 1st out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is monthly minimum wage rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 470.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.