The document was adopted at increasing income and life standards of population, as well as strengthening social support of citizens of Uzbekistan.

According to the decree, the salaries to workers of budget organizations, pensions, allowances and stipends to students will increase by 1.07 times on the average from 15 July 2018.

The following minimum sizes will be effective in Uzbekistan starting from 15 July 2018:

• salaries – 184,300 soums per month (now - 172,240 soums);
• pensions – 360,460 soums per month (now - 336,880 soums);
• allowances for elderly and work incapable citizen without the required work experience – 221,190 soums per month (now - 206,720 soums).

The decree recommended business entities and organizations increase the salaries of their workers in line with the minimal salary, set by the document.