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Wages and pensions
Gross monthly pay in som, 2025, from the quarterly bulletin Wages and Incomes. The average monthly wage in the Zone was 3,250 som.
By place
| Place | Som a month |
|---|---|
| Nurzhan | 3,900 |
| Talas | 3,550 |
| Iyık Janyl | 2,450 |
| The six districts | 2,150 |
| Zone average | 3,250 |
By occupation
| Occupation | Som a month |
|---|---|
| Oil and gas | 9,800 |
| Antimony mining and smelting | 6,900 |
| Banks and telecommunications | 6,000 |
| Public administration | 3,400 |
| Hospital doctor | 2,700 |
| Teacher | 2,300 |
| Nurse | 1,850 |
| Farm worker | 1,600 |
Employment
About 690,000 formal jobs in the Zone, of which about 260,000 (38%) in the public sector and state enterprises. The minimum wage has been 1,000 som a month since 1 January 2024 (800 som before).
Pensions
| Pensioners in the Zone | 310,000 |
|---|---|
| Average old-age pension, 2025 (som a month) | 1,250 |
| Minimum pension (som a month) | 700 |
| Retirement age | men 63, women 58 |
Pensions are paid by the State Pension Fund in som at the counters of Irad Pochtasy.
Source: Territorial Statistics Office, Wages and Incomes (quarterly). Figures cover the Irad Special Economic Zone.