As of January 1, 2026, there are 5,547 job vacancies available in the country, with the majority pertaining to skilled trades, as reported by the Ministry of Labor.
Currently, the official unemployment rate in the republic stands at 1.3%. The number of people registered as unemployed with employment services is 56,500, of which 38,100 have official status. Last year, the employment service helped to place 17,454 individuals into jobs.
Available vacancies by profession:
• Preschool and school educators – 350;
• Medical workers (doctors, nurses, pharmacists) – 320;
• Cashiers – 151;
• Sales agents – 63;
• State and municipal employees – 36;
• Managers – 95;
• Accountants – 150;
• Lawyers – 24;
• Economists – 40;
• Administrators – 96;
• Interns – 185;
• Skilled workers – 4,251;
• IT specialists – 253;
• Cooks – 420;
• Trade agents – 400;
• Tailors – 1,850;
• Welders – 150;
• Construction workers (drivers, mechanics, welders, etc.) – 373;
• Drivers – 1,000;
• Service industry workers (hairdressers, waiters, pastry chefs, etc.) – 178.
Regarding average salaries, according to the National Statistical Committee, they vary across different sectors: in the financial sector – 67,121 soms, in industry – 66,990 soms, in transport – 58,657 soms, in construction – 57,472 soms, in trade – 47,125 soms, in agriculture – 33,462 soms, in services – 29,679 soms, in healthcare and social services – 28,082 soms, in education – 27,054 soms, in culture – 24,861 soms.
For additional information on employment, you can contact the territorial employment services.
