As of July 1, 2017, number of hired workers made 1,527,700, including 881,100 workers in state sector, 646,600 in non-state sector.

Axar.az reports citing the State Statistical Committee.

21.7% hired workers worked in education, 18.9% in trade; repair of transport facilities, 12.7% in industry, 8.6% in medical and social service for population, 7.3% in construction, 4.7% in transport and storehouse, 3.5% in professional, scientific and technical activity, 3.2% in agriculture, forestry and fishery, 1.6% in finance and insurance and 10.7% in other spheres.

Average monthly salary of the hired workers rose 6.9% to AZN 522