Cost of an employee in Uzbekistan (2026)
What an employee really costs an employer in Uzbekistan: gross salary plus mandatory employer social contributions.
On a gross salary of UZS 15,000,000 per month in Uzbekistan, an employer pays about UZS 16,800,000 in total once mandatory employer social contributions of 12% on top of the gross are included.
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How salary is taxed in Uzbekistan
Income tax in Uzbekistan is a flat 12% on taxable income.
Employees also pay social contributions of around 0.1% of gross salary.
The standard VAT rate is 12%.
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost to employ someone in Uzbekistan?
On top of the gross salary, an employer in Uzbekistan pays mandatory social contributions. The total cost of employment is the gross salary plus those employer contributions.
Are employer contributions the same as salary deductions?
No. Employer contributions are paid by the company in addition to the gross salary, while employee deductions (income tax and social contributions) are taken out of the gross to leave the net take-home pay.
Employer-contribution rates are approximate and may be capped or vary by region and sector.
Approximate 2026 estimate. Simplified model, verify before relying on it. Not tax advice.
Rates updated June 2026