Average Salary in Cyprus 2020
How much money does a person working in Cyprus make?
LOWEST
460
EUR AVERAGE
3,430
EUR HIGHEST
15,200
EUR
A person working in Cyprus typically earns around 3,430 EUR per month. Salaries range from 460 EUR (lowest) to 15,200 EUR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries differ drasticly between different jobs. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Cyprus
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Salaries in Cyprus range between 460 EUR per month (minimum salary) to 15,200 EUR per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 3,330 EUR per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 3,330 EUR while the other half are earning more than 3,330 EUR. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,710 EUR while 75% of them are earning more than 1,710 EUR. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 8,710 EUR while 25% are earning more than 8,710 EUR.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plently of room for improvement. If your wage is in between the average and median, then things can be a bit confusing. We have written a guide to explain all the different senarios. How to compare your salary
Salaries for specific job categories
Choose a job category to explore specific salary details
Accounting and FinanceAdministration / Reception / SecretarialAdvertising / Grapic Design / EventsAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / DefenseArchitectureAutomotiveBankingBilingualBusiness PlanningCare Giving and Child CareCleaning and HousekeepingConstruction / Building / InstallationCounselingCourier / Delivery / Transport / DriversCustomer Service and Call CenterElectrical and Electronics TradesEngineeringEnvironmentalExecutive and ManagementFacilities / Maintenance / RepairFactory and ManufacturingFashion and ApparelFitness / Hair / BeautyFood / Hospitality / Tourism / CateringFundraising and Non ProfitGardening / Farming / FishingGovernment and DefenceHealth and MedicalHuman ResourcesImport and ExportIndependent JobsInformation TechnologyInsuranceLaw Enforcement / Security / FireLegalMarketingMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / EntertainmentOil / Gas / Energy / MiningPet CarePharmaceutical and BiotechnologyPhotographyPublic RelationsPublishing and PrintingPurchasing and InventoryQuality Control and ComplianceReal EstateRecreation and SportsSales Retail and WholesaleScience and Technical ServicesTeaching / EducationTelecommunicationSalary Trend and Forecast in Cyprus
How are Cyprus salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary over the past few years.
| Average Salary 2016 | 3,100 EUR | |
| Average Salary 2017 | +4% | 3,220 EUR |
| Average Salary 2018 | +2% | 3,270 EUR |
| Average Salary 2019 | +2% | 3,340 EUR |
Salaries for popular jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accounting and Finance | |
| Accountant | 2,350 EUR |
| Accounting Assistant | 2,170 EUR |
| Accounting Manager | 4,430 EUR |
| Bookkeeper | 1,690 EUR |
| Chartered Accountant | 2,880 EUR |
| Corporate Treasurer | 5,720 EUR |
| Financial Analyst | 3,410 EUR |
| Financial Manager | 7,000 EUR |
| Internal Auditor | 3,600 EUR |
Administration / Reception / Secretarial | |
| Administrative Assistant | 1,720 EUR |
| Office Manager | 2,320 EUR |
| Receptionist | 2,530 EUR |
| Secretary | 1,860 EUR |
Advertising / Grapic Design / Events | |
| Art Director | 3,280 EUR |
| Creative Director | 3,380 EUR |
| Graphic Designer | 2,250 EUR |
| Photographer | 2,230 EUR |
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense | |
| Aerospace Engineer | 3,730 EUR |
| Air Traffic Controller | 3,320 EUR |
| Flight Attendant | 2,750 EUR |
| Pilot | 4,110 EUR |
Architecture | |
| Architect | 2,920 EUR |
| CAD Drafter | 2,490 EUR |
Automotive | |
| Mechanic | 1,680 EUR |
| Service Advisor | 2,550 EUR |
Banking | |
| Bank Branch Manager | 4,780 EUR |
| Teller | 2,280 EUR |
Bilingual | |
| Teacher | 2,660 EUR |
| Translator | 2,880 EUR |
Business Planning | |
| Business Analyst | 3,930 EUR |
| Business Development Manager | 5,000 EUR |
| Project Manager | 3,800 EUR |
Care Giving and Child Care | |
| Nanny | 2,030 EUR |
| Nursery Teacher | 2,300 EUR |
Construction / Building / Installation | |
| Civil Engineer | 2,980 EUR |
| Construction Project Manager | 4,080 EUR |
| Health and Safety Officer | 2,120 EUR |
Customer Service and Call Center | |
| Call Center Representative | 2,360 EUR |
| Customer Service Manager | 4,520 EUR |
| Customer Service Representative | 2,310 EUR |
Engineering | |
| Electrical Engineer | 3,120 EUR |
| Engineer | 2,920 EUR |
| Mechanical Engineer | 3,290 EUR |
Executive and Management | |
| Chief Executive Officer | 7,200 EUR |
| Chief Financial Officer | 6,830 EUR |
| General Manager | 6,030 EUR |
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering | |
| Chef | 2,700 EUR |
| Executive Chef | 2,940 EUR |
| Hotel Manager | 5,100 EUR |
| Travel Agent | 2,850 EUR |
| Waiter / Waitress | 2,020 EUR |
Health and Medical | |
| Dentist | 7,920 EUR |
| Dietitian | 7,240 EUR |
| Laboratory Technician | 2,530 EUR |
| Nurse | 2,620 EUR |
Human Resources | |
| Human Resources Manager | 4,640 EUR |
| Human Resources Officer | 2,810 EUR |
Information Technology | |
| Computer Technician | 2,540 EUR |
| Database Administrator | 3,240 EUR |
| Developer / Programmer | 2,930 EUR |
| Information Technology Manager | 4,820 EUR |
| Network Engineer | 2,810 EUR |
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire | |
| Police Officer | 2,570 EUR |
Legal | |
| Attorney | 4,720 EUR |
| Legal Assistant | 2,470 EUR |
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment | |
| Journalist | 3,250 EUR |
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology | |
| Biomedical Engineer | 2,970 EUR |
| Pharmacist | 3,620 EUR |
Sales Retail and Wholesale | |
| Cashier | 1,910 EUR |
| Sales Manager | 5,210 EUR |
| Sales Representative | 2,070 EUR |
Teaching / Education | |
| Elementary School Teacher | 2,360 EUR |
| Secondary School Teacher | 2,610 EUR |
Average Hourly Wage in Cyprus
20 EUR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Cyprus is 20 EUR. This means that the average person in Cyprus earns approximatly 20 EUR for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one working hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximation and they are considered to the be the standard.
