Average salary grows 7.4 percent in Armenia in January

The average monthly salary was AMD 113,000 in Armenia this January, marking a 7.4 percent increase over 2011 January, the National Statistical Service of Armenia said.

The average salary in public sector grew 9.9 percent, amounting to around AMD 92,000, down 24 percent over 2011 December.

The average wages in private sector grew 4.8 percent over 2011 January, amounting to AMD 137,000.