Highest Income in Albania

Top 69 cities ranked by highest income

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All Countries · Albania

Highest Income — Albania

1 Shijak 42 $6,500

2 Librazhd 43 $6,500

3 Patos Fshat 44 $6,500

4 Sarandë 51 $6,500

5 Lezhë 48 $6,500

6 Peqin 43 $6,500

7 Patos 44 $6,500

8 Peshkopi 41 $6,500

9 Cërrik 43 $6,500

10 Gjirokastër 45 $6,500

11 Laç 48 $6,500

12 Librazhd-Qendër 43 $6,500

13 Xhafzotaj 42 $6,500

14 Tepelenë 45 $6,500

15 Gramsh 43 $6,500

16 Kamëz 50 $6,500

17 Bradashesh 43 $6,500

18 Fushë-Krujë 42 $6,500

19 Korçë 46 $6,500

20 Tirana 50 $6,500

21 Durrës 42 $6,500

22 Vlorë 51 $6,500

23 Elbasan 43 $6,500

24 Shkodër 49 $6,500

25 Lushnjë 44 $6,500

26 Berat 40 $6,500

27 Fier-Çifçi 44 $6,500

28 Kutalli 40 $6,500

29 Fier 44 $6,500

30 Krujë 42 $6,500

31 Pogradec 46 $6,500

32 Kukës 47 $6,500

33 Kuçovë 40 $6,500

34 Kavajë 50 $6,500

35 Bulqizë 41 $6,500

36 Delvinë 51 $6,500

37 Golem 44 $6,500

38 Shëngjin 48 $6,500

39 Selenicë 51 $6,500

40 Rrëshen 48 $6,500

41 Divjakë 44 $6,500

42 Roskovec 44 $6,500

43 Pukë 49 $6,500

44 Papër 43 $6,500

45 Rrogozhinë 50 $6,500

46 Përrenjas 43 $6,500

47 Kolonjë 44 $6,500

48 Hotolisht 43 $6,500

49 Kozarë 40 $6,500

50 Petrelë 50 $6,500

51 Shupenzë 41 $6,500

52 Zharrëz 44 $6,500

53 Novoselë 51 $6,500

54 Nikël 42 $6,500

55 Zall-Herr 50 $6,500

56 Otllak 40 $6,500

57 Perondi 40 $6,500

58 Belsh 43 $6,500

59 Velabisht 40 $6,500

60 Rajcë 43 $6,500

61 Mamurras 48 $6,500

62 Ndroq 50 $6,500

63 Përmet 45 $6,500

64 Burrel 41 $6,500

65 Ersekë 46 $6,500

66 Klos 41 $6,500

67 Poshnjë 40 $6,500

68 Bilisht 46 $6,500

69 Ura Vajgurore 40 $6,500

The highest-income cities in Albania represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Shijak leads with a median household income of $6,500. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in Shijak earn $6,500 — that's -91% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. 43 is well-represented with 3 cities in the top income rankings.

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