Uzbek president decrees to increase minimal salaries

The document was adopted for further increasing income and life standards of population, as well as strengthening social support of the citizens.

Starting from 1 August 2009 salaries, pensions, social allowances and stipends will be increased 1.2 times on the average, the decree reads.

The following minimum monthly amounts will be introduced in Uzbekistan:

• salaries: 45 215 soums;
• pensions: 88 845 soums;
• basic (zero) grade on the single tariff scale: 45 215 soums;
• allowances to disabled from childhood: 88 845 soums;
• allowances to elderly and disabled citizens without the required work experience: 54 265 soums.