Fréttir Hagstofu Íslands http://www.hagstofa.is/en/publications/news-archive/advance-release-calendar/ Fréttir Hagstofu Íslands Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:13:34 Z 1 60122 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-may-2018/ The wage index in May 2018 is 2.3% higher than in the previous month The wage index in May 2018 is 656.5 points, 2.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.3%. 2018-06-21T09:00:00Z 59951 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-april-2018/ The wage index in April 2018 is 0.3% higher than in the previous month The wage index in April 2018 is 641.9 points, 0.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.3%. 2018-05-24T09:00:00Z 59791 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-march-2018/ The wage index in March 2018 is 0.3% higher than in the previous month The wage index in March 2018 is 640 points, 0.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.1%. 2018-04-24T09:00:00Z 59473 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-february-2018/ The wage index in February 2018 is 0.4% higher than in the previous month The wage index in February 2018 is 638.1 points, 0.4% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.2%. 2018-03-22T09:00:00Z 59404 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/analysis-on-gender-pay-gap-2008-2016/ The gender pay gap narrows The adjusted gender pay gap measured 6.6% in 2008 but was down to 4.5% in 2016 using an ordinary least squares method for each year. 2018-03-07T09:00:00Z 59312 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-january-2018/ The wage index in January 2018 is 0.4% higher than in the previous month The wage index in January 2018 is 635.6 points, 0.4% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.3%. 2018-02-22T09:00:00Z 59143 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-december-2017/ The wage index in December 2017 is 0.2% higher than in the previous month The wage index in December 2017 is 632.8 points, 0.2% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.9%. 2018-01-24T09:00:00Z 59077 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-november-2017/ The wage index in November 2017 is 0.1% higher than in the previous month The wage index in November 2017 is 631.6 points, 0.1% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.1%. 2017-12-22T09:00:00Z 59012 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/no-significant-change-in-the-income-distribution-in-2016/ No significant change in the income distribution in 2016 The income distribution did not change significantly between 2015 and 2016. The Gini index fell by 0.6 points, from 24.7 to 24.1, which is not statistically significant. Hence, it cannot be concluded that income inequality in Iceland has changed between the two years. 2017-12-12T09:00:00Z 58909 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-october-2017/ The wage index in October 2017 is 0.1% higher than in the previous month The wage index in October 2017 is 630.7 points, 0.1% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.2%. 2017-11-22T09:00:00Z 58792 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/unadjusted-gender-pay-gap-2016/ The unadjusted gender pay gap around 16% The unadjusted gender pay gap (GPG), according to Eurostat methodology, was 16.1% in the year 2016 and 17% in the previous year. The GPG was approximately 16% in the private sector and the central government but 8% in the local government where earnings are generally less distributed. 2017-10-24T09:00:00Z 58785 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-september-2017/ The wage index in September 2017 is 0.8% higher than in the previous month The wage index in September 2017 is 630 points, 0.8% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.4%. 2017-10-23T09:00:00Z 58707 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/income-2016/ Highest total income in the age group of 45 to 49 year olds Total income in 2016 was 5.9 million ISK on average, an increase of 9.3% from 2015. Monthly total income was 493 thousand ISK. 2017-10-06T09:00:00Z 58675 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/earnings-2016/ Half of employees had monthly total earnings between 470 and 761 thousand ISK in 2016 Mean total earnings for full-time employees were 667 thousand ISK in the year 2016. The median was 583 thousand ISK and thus half of employees received total earnings below that amount. 2017-10-02T09:00:00Z 58625 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-august-2017/ The wage index in August 2017 is 0.2% higher than in the previous month The wage index in August 2017 is 625.2 points, 0.2% higher than in the previous month. 2017-09-22T09:00:00Z 58518 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/index-for-mortgage-payment-adjustment-in-september-2017/ The wage index in July 2017 is essentially unchanged from the previous month The wage index in July 2017 is 623.9 points, 0.02% higher than in previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.2%. 2017-08-22T09:00:00Z 58437 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-june-2017/ The wage index in June 2017 is 1% higher than in the previous month The wage index in June 2017 is 623.8 points, 1% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.3%. 2017-07-24T09:00:00Z 58375 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-may-2017/ The wage index in May 2017 is 3.2% higher than in the previous month The wage index in May 2017 is 617.8 points, 3.2% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.8%. 2017-06-23T09:00:00Z 58221 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-april-2017/ The wage index in April 2017 is 0.2% higher than in the previous month The wage index in April 2017 is 598.4 points, 0.2% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 4.9%. 2017-05-23T09:00:00Z 58127 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-march-2017/ The wage index in March 2017 is 0.4% higher than in the previous month The wage index in March 2017 is 597.3 points, 0.4% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5%. 2017-04-25T09:00:00Z 58014 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-february-2017/ The wage index in February 2017 is 0.4% higher than in the previous month The wage index in February 2017 is 595.1 points, 0.4% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.5%. 2017-03-22T09:00:00Z 57901 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-january-2017/ The wage index in January 2017 is 0.1% higher than in the previous month The wage index in January 2017 is 592.4 points, 0.1% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 8.7%. 2017-02-23T09:00:00Z 57786 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-december-2016/ The wage index in December 2016 is 0.4% higher than in the previous month The wage index in December 2016 is 592.2 points, 0.4% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 9.1%. 2017-01-24T09:00:00Z 57697 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-november-2016/ The wage index in November 2016 is 0.3% higher than in the previous month The wage index in November 2016 is 589.9 points, 0.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 9.7%. 2016-12-21T09:00:00Z 57665 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/income-by-municipalities-1990-2015/ Income from work highest in Fjarðabyggð In 2015, income from work was highest in Fjarðabyggð, 5.0 million ISK, followed by Garðabær, 4.8 million ISK, and then Kópavogur, 4.7 million ISK. 2016-12-15T09:00:00Z 57276 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-october-2016/ The wage index in October 2016 is 0.3% higher than in the previous month The wage index in October 2016 is 588.3 points, 0.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 10.4%. 2016-11-22T09:00:00Z 57200 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/earnings-by-occupations-2015/ Total earnings lowest among workers in child care in 2015 In 2015, mean total earnings were lowest among non-professionals in pre-primary and compulsory schools and after-school programs, 318 thousand ISK. 2016-11-01T09:00:00Z 57155 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/unadjusted-gpg-2015/ Women’s income from work was less than 30% of men‘s 2015 Women had less than 30% of men‘s average income from work in 2015, based on tax-returns. 2016-10-24T09:00:00Z 57133 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-september-2016/ The wage index in September 2016 is 0.6% higher than in the previous month The wage index in September 2016 is 586.7 points, 0.6% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 10.5%. 2016-10-21T09:00:00Z 57120 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/earnings-2015/ Half of employees had monthly total earnings above 535 thousand ISK in 2015 Mean total earnings for full-time employees were 612 thousand ISK in the year 2015, but half of employees received earnings higher than 535 thousand ISK. 2016-10-20T09:00:00Z 57098 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-for-the-private-and-public-sector-2015-2016/ Monthly breakdown of wage index In June 2016, regular wages of employees in the private sector increased by 0.4% while corresponding wages in the public sector increased by 4.6%, whereof regular wages increased by 3.9% in municipalities and 5.2% in the central government. 2016-10-17T09:00:00Z 57021 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-august-2016/ The wage index in August 2016 is 0.3% higher than in the previous month The wage index in August 2016 is 583.4 points. 0.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 11.2%. 2016-09-22T09:00:00Z 56912 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-july-2016/ The wage index in July 2016 is 0.1% higher than in the previous month The wage index in July 2016 is 581.9 points. 0.1% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 11.3%. 2016-08-23T09:00:00Z 56826 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-june-2016/ The wage index in June 2016 is 1.5% higher than in the previous month The wage index in June 2016 is 581.6 points, 1.5% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 12.5%. 2016-07-22T09:00:00Z 56797 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/risk-of-poverty-and-income-distribution/ The income distribution remains unchanged between 2014 and 2015 The income distribution did not change significantly between 2014 and 2015. The Gini-index rose by 0.9 points, which falls far short of statistical significance. 2016-07-01T09:00:00Z 56747 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-may-2016/ The wage index in May 2016 is 0.5% higher than in the previous month The wage index in May 2016 is 573.1 points, 0.5% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 13.3%. 2016-06-22T09:00:00Z 56594 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-april-2016/ The wage index in April 2016 is 0.3% higher than in the previous month The wage index in April 2016 is 570.4 points, 0.3% higher than in the previous month. 2016-05-24T09:00:00Z 56308 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-march-2016/ The wage index in March 2016 is 0.9 % higher than in the previous month The wage index in March 2016 is 568.8 points, 0.9% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 13.3%. 2016-04-20T09:00:00Z 56242 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-february-2016/ The wage index in February 2016 is 3.5% higher than in the previous month The wage index in February 2016 is 564.0 points, 3.5% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 12.6%. 2016-03-22T09:00:00Z 56236 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-in-4th-quarter-2015/ Wages increased by 2.3% from the previous quarter Wages have increased by 2.3% on average from the previous quarter according to the quarterly wage index in 4th quarter 2015. Annual increase from the 4th quarter 2014 was 9.0% on average, 8.9% in the private sector and 9.0% in the public sector. 2016-03-16T09:00:00Z 56143 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-january-2016/ The wage index in January 2016 is 0.4% higher than in the previous month The wage index in January 2016 is 545.0 points, 0.4% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 9.4%. 2016-02-23T09:00:00Z 56064 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-december-2015-is-09-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in December 2015 is 0.9% higher than in the previous month The wage index in December 2015 is 542.7 points, 0.9% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 9.7%. 2016-01-22T09:00:00Z 55882 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/income-by-age-1990-2014/ Total personal income in Iceland was 5 million ISK in 2014 In 2014 the total personal income in Iceland was 5.1 million ISK on average per year which was an increase of 6.6% from 2013. 2015-12-23T09:00:00Z 51660 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-november-2015/ The wage index in November 2015 is 0.9% higher than in the previous month The wage index in November 2015 is 537.6 points, 0.9% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 8.7%. 2015-12-21T09:00:00Z 55338 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-in-3rd-quarter-2015/ Wage index in 3rd quarter 2015 Wages have increased by 3.5% on average from the previous quarter according to the quarterly wage index in 3rd quarter 2015. 2015-12-09T09:00:00Z 51653 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-october-2015/ The wage index in October 2015 is 0.3% higher than in the previous month The wage index in October 2015 is 532.9 points, 0.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.9%. 2015-11-20T09:00:00Z 51646 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-september-2015/ The wage index in September 2015 is 1.2% higher than in the previous month In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 8.2%. 2015-10-22T09:00:00Z 51638 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-august-2015/ The wage index in August 2015 is 0.3% higher than in the previous month The wage index in August 2015 is 524.7 points, 0.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.7%. 2015-09-22T09:00:00Z 51748 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-2nd-quarter-2015/ Wages increased by 1.7% from the previous quarter Wages have increased by 1.7% on average from the previous quarter according to the quarterly wage index in 2nd quarter 2015. 2015-09-15T09:00:00Z 51630 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-july-2015-is-11-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in July 2015 is 1.1% higher than in the previous month The wage index in July 2015 is 523.0 points, 1.1% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.9%. The real wage index in July 2015 is 124.8 points, 1.0% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the real wage index has increased by 5.9% 2015-08-21T09:00:00Z 51623 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-june-2015-is-23-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in June 2015 is 2.3% higher than in the previous month The wage index in June 2015 is 517.1 points, 2.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 7.1%. 2015-07-22T09:00:00Z 51615 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-may-2015-is-05-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in May 2015 is 0.5% higher than in the previous month The wage index in May 2015 is 505.7 points, 0.5% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.3%. 2015-06-22T09:00:00Z 51738 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/iceland-has-the-smallest-educational-related-income-gap-in-europe/ Iceland has the smallest educational related income gap in Europe In 2013 the educational income gap was smaller in Iceland than in any other European country. Those who only had completed basic education had 86.3% of the median equivalised disposable income of people with tertiary education. The following countries were Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands with 80.3%, 77% and 73.6%. 2015-06-22T09:00:00Z 51729 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-1st-quarter-2015/ Wage index, 1st quarter 2015 Wages have increased by 1.2% on average from the previous quarter according to the quarterly wage index in 1st quarter 2015. Annual increase from the 1st quarter 2014 was 5.9% on average, 4.6% in the private sector and 9.4% in the public sector. 2015-06-12T09:00:00Z 51608 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-april-2015-is-02-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in April 2015 is 0.2% higher than in the previous month The wage index in April 2015 is 503.2 points, 0.2% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.2%. 2015-05-22T09:00:00Z 51724 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-unadjusted-gender-pay-gap-was-183-in-the-year-2014/ The unadjusted gender pay gap was 18.3% in the year 2014 The unadjusted gender pay gap (GPG) in Iceland was 18.3% in the year 2014 and decreased from 19.9% in 2013. In 2014 the GPG was 19.9% in the private sector and 13.2% in the public sector. Within the public sector the GPG was 14.1% in the central government and 6.7% in the local government. 2015-05-18T09:00:00Z 51599 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wages-index-in-march-2015/ Monthly wages index in March 2015 The wage index in March 2015 is 502.1 points, 0.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.6%. The real wage index in March 2015 is 120.4 points, 0.8% lower than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the real wage index has increased by 4.0%. 2015-04-22T09:00:00Z 51715 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/roughly-half-of-employees-have-monthly-total-earnings-below-500-thousand-isk-in-2014/ Roughly half of employees have monthly total earnings below 500 thousand ISK in 2014 More than half of full-time employees had total earnings less than 500 thousand ISK in the year 2014 and about 45% received total earnings between 300-500 thousand ISK. Little less than 30% of full-time employees received total earnings between 500-700 thousand ISK and about 20% had total monthly earnings higher than 700 thousand ISK. Mean monthly total earnings were 555 thousand ISK, 619 thousand ISK for men and 486 thousand ISK for women. 2015-03-31T09:00:00Z 51592 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-february-2015-is-05-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in February 2015 is 0.5% higher than in the previous month The wage index in February 2015 is 500.8 points, 0.5% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.4%. 2015-03-20T09:00:00Z 51706 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-in-4th-quarter-2014/ Wage Index in 4th quarter 2014 Wages have increased by 1.3% on average from the previous quarter according to the quarterly wage index in 4th quarter 2014. Annual increase from the 4th quarter 2013 was 6.7% on average, 6.0% in the private sector and 8.4% in the public sector. The annual increase was 6.8% for the central government employees and 10.3% for the local government employees. 2015-03-06T09:00:00Z 51584 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-january-2015-is-07-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in January 2015 is 0.7% higher than in the previous month The wage index in January 2015 is 498.1 points, 0.7% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.3%. 2015-02-20T09:00:00Z 51578 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-december-2014-is-essentially-unchanged-from-previous-month/ The wage index in December 2014 is essentially unchanged from previous month The wage index in December 2014 is 494.6 points, 0.01% lower than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.6%. 2015-01-22T09:00:00Z 51532 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-november-2014-is-02-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in November 2014 is 0.2% higher than in the previous month The wage index in November 2014 is 494.7 points, 0.2% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.6%. 2014-12-19T09:00:00Z 51530 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-in-3rd-quarter-2014/ Wage index in 3rd quarter 2014 Wages have increased 1.4% on average from the previous quarter according to the quarterly wage index in 3rd quarter 2014. From the previous year the increase was 6.3% on average, 5.9% in the private sector and 7.6% in the public sector. The annual increase was 6.8% for central government employees and 8.4% for local government employees. 2014-12-12T09:00:00Z 51522 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-october-2014-is-06-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in October 2014 is 0.6% higher than in the previous month The wage index in October 2014 is 493.8 points, 0.6% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.6%. 2014-11-21T09:00:00Z 51509 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-september-2014-is-07-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in September 2014 is 0.7% higher than in the previous month The wage index in September 2014 is 490.6 points, 0.7% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.2%. 2014-10-22T09:00:00Z 51500 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-august-2014-is-06-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in August 2014 is 0.6% higher than in the previous month The wage index in August 2014 is 487.4 points, 0.6% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.3%. The real wage index in August 2014 is 118.2 points, 0.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the real wage index has increased by 3.9%. 2014-09-22T09:00:00Z 51497 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-in-2nd-quarter-2014/ Wage index in 2nd quarter 2014 Wages have increased 1.9% on average from the previous quarter according to the quarterly wage index in 2nd quarter 2014. From the previous year the increase was 5.4% on average, 5.8% in the private sector and 4.6% in the public sector. The annual increase was 5.5% for the central government employees and 3.5% for the local government employees. 2014-09-12T09:00:00Z 51488 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-july-2014-is-04-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in July 2014 is 0.4% higher than in the previous month The wage index in July 2014 is 484.7 points, 0.4% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.9%. 2014-08-22T09:00:00Z 51478 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-june-2014-is-05-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in June 2014 is 0.5% higher than in the previous month The wage index in June 2014 is 482.7 points, 0.5% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.4%. 2014-07-23T09:00:00Z 51468 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-may-2014-is-04-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in May 2014 is 0.4% higher than in the previous month The wage index in May 2014 is 480.4 points, 0.4% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.2%. 2014-06-24T09:00:00Z 51465 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wages-increased-by-19-from-the-previous-quarter/ Wages increased by 1.9% from the previous quarter Wages have increased 1.9% on average from the previous quarter according to the quarterly wage index in 1st quarter 2014. From the previous year the increase was 5.5% on average, 5.7% in the private sector and 4.9% in the public sector. The annual increase was 5.6% for the central government employees and 4.1% for the local government employees. 2014-06-13T09:00:00Z 51547 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-unadjusted-gender-pay-gap-was-199-in-the-year-2013/ The unadjusted gender pay gap was 19.9% in the year 2013 The unadjusted gender pay gap (GPG) in Iceland was 19.9% in the year 2013 and increased from 18.1% in 2012. The GPG was 19.9% in the private sector and 15.0% in the public sector. Within the public sector the GPG was 16.2% in the central government and 5.6% in the local government. 2014-05-26T09:00:00Z 51457 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-april-2014-is-07-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in April 2014 is 0.7% higher than in the previous month The wage index in April 2014 is 478.4 points, 0.7% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 4.8%. 2014-05-22T09:00:00Z 51552 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-regular-salaries-were-436-thousand-isk-in-the-year-2013/ Monthly regular salaries were 436 thousand ISK in the year 2013 In the year 2013 employees’ mean monthly regular salaries for full-time employees were 436 thousand ISK. The most common salaries were between 250-300 thousand ISK and about 17% of the employees received regular salaries in that range 2014-05-08T09:00:00Z 51445 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-march-2014-is-10-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in March 2014 is 1.0% higher than in the previous month The wage index in March 2014 is 475.3 points, 1.0% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 4.4%. 2014-04-25T09:00:00Z 51435 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wages-in-the-private-sector-increase-by-57/ Wages in the private sector increase by 5.7% According to the wage index, wages in the private sector increased by 5.7% on average between the years 2012 and 2013. During the same period, wages in the private sector increased by 6.1% and wages in the public sector by 4.9%. 2014-03-24T09:00:00Z 51434 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-february-2014-is-04-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in February 2014 is 0.4% higher than in the previous month The wage index in February 2014 is 470.5 points, 0.4% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 4.7%. 2014-03-21T09:00:00Z 51430 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-in-4th-quarter-2013/ Wage Index in 4th quarter 2013 Wages increased by 0.9% on average from the previous quarter according to the quarterly wage index in 4th quarter 2013. From the previous year the increase was 6.0% on average, 6.1% in the private sector and 5.5% in the public sector. The annual increase was 6.1% for the central government employees and 4.9% for the local government employees. 2014-03-07T09:00:00Z 51422 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-january-2014-is-10-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in January 2014 is 1.0% higher than in the previous month The wage index in January 2014 is 468.5 points, 1.0% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.7%. The real wage index in January 2014 is 115.5 points, 1.7% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the real wage index has increased by 3.4%. 2014-02-21T09:00:00Z 51411 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-december-is-01-lower-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in December is 0.1% lower than in the previous month The wage index in December 2013 is 463.8 points, 0.1% lower than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.0%. 2014-01-21T09:00:00Z 51280 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-november-is-02-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in November is 0.2% higher than in the previous month The wage index in November 2013 is 464.2 points, 0.2% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.1%. The real wage index in November 2013 is 114.3 points, 0.1% lower than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the real wage index has increased by 2.3%. 2013-12-19T09:00:00Z 51279 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-in-3rd-quarter-2013/ Wage index in 3rd quarter 2013 Wages increased by 0.5% on average from previous quarter according to the quarterly wage index in 3rd quarter 2013. From previous year the increase was 5.9% on average, 6.1% in the private sector and 5.3% in the public sector. The annual increase was 5.7% for the central government employees and 5.0% for the local government employees. 2013-12-06T09:00:00Z 51278 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-october-is-02-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in October is 0.2% higher than in the previous month The wage index in October 2013 is 463.1 points, 0.2% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 6.0%. 2013-11-22T09:00:00Z 51404 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/income-distribution-in-iceland-among-the-most-equal-in-europe/ Income distribution in Iceland among the most equal in Europe In 2012 the proportion of people at risk of poverty or social exclusion in Iceland was the lowest in Europe. The rate in Iceland was 12.7% but 25% in the European Union. Norway had the second lowest rate among European countries followed by the Netherlands. 2013-11-05T09:00:00Z 51277 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-september-is-07-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in September is 0.7% higher than in the previous month The wage index in September 2013 is 462.0 points, 0.7% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.9%. 2013-10-22T09:00:00Z 51276 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-in-august-is-02-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ The wage index in August is 0.2% higher than in the previous month The wage index in August 2013 is 458.6 points, 0.2% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.7%. The real wage index in August 2013 is 113.7 points, 0.1% lower than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the real wage index has increased by 1.3%. 2013-09-20T09:00:00Z 51275 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-in-2nd-quarter-2013/ Wage index in 2nd quarter 2013 Wages increased by 2.0% on average from previous quarter according to the quarterly wage index in 2nd quarter 2013. From previous year the increase was 5.9% on average, 6.1% in the private sector and 5.0% in the public sector. The annual increase was 5.1% for the central government employees and 5.0% for the local government employees. 2013-09-06T09:00:00Z 51395 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-for-the-private-and-the-public-sector-2005-2013/ Wage index for the private and the public sector 2005-2013 Regular wages in the Icelandic labour market have increased by 74.6%. Wages have increased by 76.8% in the private sector, 69.4% for central government employees and 68.3% for local government employees. 2013-09-02T09:00:00Z 51274 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wage-index-in-july-is-01-lower-than-in-previous-month/ Monthly wage index in July is 0.1% lower than in previous month The wage index in July 2013 is 457.5 points, 0.1% lower than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.5%. The real wage index in July 2013 is 113.8 points, 0.2% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the real wage index has increased by 1.6%. 2013-08-23T09:00:00Z 51392 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/statistics-on-wage-development-in-the-private-and-the-public-sector-released-2-september/ Statistics on wage development in the private and the public sector released 2 September A new press release of wage development will be published on Monday, September 2nd. New data will be published for the public sector by the level of government for the years 2005-2013 2013-08-16T09:00:00Z 51273 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wage-index-in-june-2013-03-higher-than-in-previous-month/ Monthly wage index in June 2013 0.3% higher than in previous month The wage index in June 2013 is 457.8 points, 0.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.7%. 2013-07-24T09:00:00Z 51272 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-wage-index-is-essentially-unchanged-from-previous-month/ The wage index is essentially unchanged from previous month The wage index in May 2013 is 456.5 points, 0.02% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.5%. The real wage index in May 2013 113.8 points, 0.1% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the real wage index has increased by 2.1%. 2013-06-21T09:00:00Z 51270 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/wage-index-in-1st-quarter-2013/ Wage index in 1st quarter 2013 Wages increased by 2.4% on average from previous quarter according to the quarterly wage index in 1st quarter 2013. Wages increased by 5.2% on average from previous year, 5.8% in the private sector and 3.7% in the public sector. 2013-06-07T09:00:00Z 51269 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wage-index-in-april-2013-is-02-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ Monthly wage index in April 2013 is 0.2% higher than in the previous month The wage index in April 2013 is 456.4 points, 0.2% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.8%. The real wage index in April is 113.8 points, 0.05% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the real wage index has increased by 2.4%. 2013-05-24T09:00:00Z 51268 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wage-index-in-march-2013-is-13-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ Monthly wage index in March 2013 is 1.3% higher than in the previous month The wage index in March 2013 is 455.3 points, 1.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.5%. 2013-04-23T09:00:00Z 51376 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/the-unadjusted-gender-pay-gap-was-181-in-the-year-2012/ The unadjusted gender pay gap was 18.1% in the year 2012 The unadjusted gender pay gap in Iceland was 18.1% in the year 2012. The gap was 18.5% in the private sector and 16.2% in the public sector. From the year 2008 the unadjusted gender pay gap has decreased and was lower in the year 2012 than 2008. 2013-04-23T09:00:00Z 51374 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/managers-received-the-highest-salaries-in-the-private-sector-in-2012/ Managers received the highest salaries in the private sector in 2012 Managers received the highest regular salaries in the private sector in 2012. Monthly regular salaries for full-time managers were 821 thousand ISK on average and the median was 717 thousand ISK. Monthly regular salaries for male managers were 872 thousand ISK and 684 thousand ISK for female managers. 2013-04-16T09:00:00Z 51372 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-regular-salaries-were-402-thousand-isk-in-the-year-2012/ Monthly regular salaries were 402 thousand ISK in the year 2012 In the year 2012 employees’ mean monthly regular salaries for full-time employees were 402 thousand ISK. The most common salaries were between 300-350 thousand ISK and about 18% of the employees received regular salaries in that range. 2013-04-10T09:00:00Z 51267 http://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/wages-and-income/monthly-wage-index-in-february-2013-is-23-higher-than-in-the-previous-month/ Monthly wage index in February 2013 is 2.3% higher than in the previous month The wage index in February 2013 is 449.4 points, 2.3% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the monthly wage index has risen by 5.2%. The real wage index in February is 112.5 points, 0.7% higher than in the previous month. In the last twelve months the real wage index has increased by 0.4%. 2013-03-22T09:00:00Z