At a Glance
Effective July 30, 2019, the minimum monthly salary for
foreign workers in Georgia has increased to at least five times the
national minimum monthly wage, up from at least twice the national
minimum monthly wage.
The situation
Effective since July 30, 2019, the minimum monthly salary for
foreign workers in Georgia has increased to at least five times the
national minimum monthly wage (currently approximately GEL 1,034,
approximately USD 350), up from at least twice the national minimum
monthly wage.
A closer look
- Existing employees.
Employers of foreign nationals currently under an employment
residence permit do not need to increase the foreign national's
minimum salary to comply with the new rule.
