As of July 1, 2019, the number of wageworkers in the economy rose by 2.9% to 1,590,700, with 898,000 people in state sector, 692,700 in private sector.

Axar.az reports citing the State Statistical Committee that among the hired workers 21.0% worked in education, 18.4% in trade; repair of transport vehicles, 13.1% in industry, 8.4% in medical and social services provided to population, 7.2% in construction, 6.9% in state management and defense; social security, 4.6% in transport and storehouse, 3.4% in professional, scientific and technical activity, 3.1% in agriculture, forestry and fishery, 1.6% in finance and insurance, 12.3% in other economic spheres.

Average monthly salary of wageworkers grew by 7.9% to AZN 583.7.