Average Salary in Cyprus (2026)
The average full-time gross salary in Cyprus is roughly €26,000 per year — €2,167 per month. After income tax and employee contributions at 2025 rates, that leaves an estimated €1,906 per month in take-home pay.
Key salary figures
- Avg. gross per year
- €26,000
- Avg. gross per month
- €2,167
- Est. net per month
- €1,906
- Tax & contributions
- 12%
- Avg. living costs (single)
- €1,475/mo
National all-sector estimates. Capital-city, tech and finance salaries typically run 30–80% higher.
From gross to net in Cyprus
On the average salary, total deductions in Cyprus come to about 12% — leaving €22,870 per year net. The exact split between income tax and social contributions depends on your personal situation.
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Average single-person living costs in Cyprus run about €1,475 per month. Against an average net salary of ≈ €1,906, that leaves roughly €431 of monthly headroom for savings, travel and extras. Build your own budget with the Cyprus cost of living calculator.
Frequently asked questions
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- Hungary
- Slovakia
- Greece
- Romania
- Bulgaria
Or compare all countries side by side on the European salary comparison page, and see the full country picture on our Cyprus guide.