As of September 1, 2017, number of hired workers made 1,526,300, including 875,800 workers in state sector, 650,500 in non-state sector.
According to the State Statistical Committee, 21.5% hired workers worked in education, 19% in trade; repair of transport facilities, 12.8% in industry, 8.6% in medical and social service for population, 7.5% in construction, 4.7% in transport and storehouse, 3.5% in professional, scientific and technical activity, 3.2% in agriculture, forestry and fishery, 1.5% in finance and insurance and 10.6% in other spheres.
Average monthly salary of the hired workers rose 7.4% to AZN 524.7.