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Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Armenia
Capital
Yerevan
Currency
Armenian Dram (AMD)
Languages
Armenian
GDP per Capita
$5,491
Employer Tax
No Contribution
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Armenia, a developing country in western Asia, built its economy on mineral extraction and industrial output. Armenia, located at the border, is a member of many regional organizations in Asia and Europe. The country ranks high on the Safety Index and has low crime levels.
Major economic hubs:
Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor
Skills in demand:
Local: 1
World: 3274
Local: 2
World: 3551
Local: 3
World: 5865
Local: 4
World: 7268
Local: 5
World: 7301
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The following table mentions the average monthly salary of some common jobs in Armenia
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (AMD) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Accountant | 567,000 | 1,467 |
| Accounting Manager | 1,150,000 | 2,976 |
| Financial Analyst | 1,010,000 | 2,614 |
| Sales Manager | 1,330,000 | 3,442 |
| Network Engineer | 687,000 | 1,778 |
| Office Manager | 721,000 | 1,866 |
Armenia has well-established labor laws, generally favoring employees. Learn more about the various conditions and regulations in the following paragraphs for smooth and regulated employment in Armenia.
It is legally required to have a written employment contract in the local language.
The probation period for newly hired employees in Armenia is one month.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| 2 Jan | New Year’s Day (Day 2) | National holiday |
| 6 Jan | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 28 Jan | Army Day | National holiday |
| 8 Mar | International Women’s Day | National holiday |
| 24 Apr | Genocide Remembrance Day | National holiday |
| 1 May | Labor Day | National holiday |
| 9 May | Victory and Peace Day | National holiday |
| 28 May | Republic Day | National holiday |
| 5 Jul | Constitution Day | National holiday |
| 21 Sep | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 31 Dec | New Year’s Eve | National holiday |
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual/Earned Leave | 28 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 5 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 140 days | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll cycle
Armenia follows a monthly payroll cycle, with payments made by the 15th of next month.
Minimum wage
Armenia’s minimum wage is 75,000 Armenian dram per month.
Overtime pay
Armenia does not allow overtime beyond 4 hours per every two days and is limited to 180 hours a year. Rates of compensation for overtime at various times are mentioned below:
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There is zero percentage of employer contribution in Armenia.
| Payroll Item | Contribution |
| Pension fund (if monthly gross income less than 500,000 AMD) | 4.5% |
| Pension fund (if monthly gross income above 500,000 AMD) | 10% |
Income tax is followed at a flat rate of 21%.
The standard VAT rate is 20%.
The 13th month pay is not mandatory or customary in Armenia.
Employees can be terminated on a valid reason and with adequate notice.
The notice period followed in Armenia is 5 days.
The severance pay based on the length of employment is as follows:
| Term of employment | Severance Pay |
| Less than 1 year | 10 days’ wage |
| Above 1 year and less than 5 years | 25 days’ wage |
| Above 5 years and less than 10 years | 30 days’ wage |
| Above 10 years and less than 15 years | 35 days’ wage |
| Over 15 years | 44 days’ wage |
The following documents are necessary for a foreign national to work in Armenia:
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Overtime Pay
Minimum Wage
Overtime Pay
| Overtime period | Compensation Rate |
| On weekdays | Premium of 50% |
| Night work | Premium of 30% |
| On Public holidays and other non-working days | Premium of 100% (or an extra day off) |
| Hard/dangerous labor | Premium of 30% |
| Extremely hard labor | Premium of 50% |
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