Wages in Russia increased to 128665 RUB/Month in December from 86399 RUB/Month in November of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Russia Average Monthly Wages - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The average nominal salary in Russia was measured at 87,952 Russian rubles per month in 2024, marking an increase of roughly 13,100 Russian rubles compared to the previous year. After the currency redenomination and the financial default in 1998, the average wage levels in the country have grown exponentially. Who gets paid more in Russia? The Russian oil and gas industry paid the highest average wage to their employees, at 152,000 Russian rubles between January and September 2021. Salaries in management and management consulting were the second-highest, followed by air transportation and software development. On average, men earned more than women across all industries in the country. For example, in the information and communications sector, the average wage of a male worker amounted to nearly 121,000 Russian rubles, compared to under 85,000 Russian rubles for a female worker. Economic inequality in Russia The national income distribution of Russian households shows a high concentration of income and wealth in the hands of few individuals. In 2021, the mean income of the top one percent exceeded 483,000 euros before income tax, compared to 7,700 euros earned by the bottom 50 percent of the population. Furthermore, the richest one percent in Russia held an average wealth of over 2.5 billion euros, whereas the personal wealth of the bottom 50 percent was measured at 3,300 euros in the same year. However, the income gap was forecast to decrease in Russia, with the Gini index expected to decline to 0.35 by 2029.

Key information about Russia Monthly Earnings

• Russia Monthly Earnings stood at 1,256 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous figure of 861 USD in Nov 2024
• Russia Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Jun 1992 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 542 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 1,354 USD in Dec 2022 and a record low of 25 USD in Nov 1992

• In the latest reports, Russia Population reached 146 million people in Dec 2024
• Unemployment Rate of Russia remained the same at 2 % in Jul 2024
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 68 % in Feb 2024

Russians aged 30 to 34 years had the highest average monthly salary among adults in Russia, which exceeded 66 thousand Russian rubles in 2021. To compare, 18-to-19-year-olds earned the least, at approximately 38 thousand Russian rubles per month.

There was not a single industry where women earned more than men on average in Russia in 2021. For example, in the mineral resources extraction sector, the average wage of men was nearly 96.8 thousand Russian rubles per month, compared to 75.2 thousand Russian rubles of women. The lowest difference between male and female average monthly wages was recorded in the education sector, at 774 Russian rubles. In the information and communication industry, men earned roughly 35.8 thousand Russian rubles per month more than women.

Average Monthly Nominal Wages: CF: City of Moscow data was reported at 162,124.100 RUB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 138,881.800 RUB for 2023. Average Monthly Nominal Wages: CF: City of Moscow data is updated yearly, averaging 30,552.100 RUB from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 162,124.100 RUB in 2024 and a record low of 5.900 RUB in 1992. Average Monthly Nominal Wages: CF: City of Moscow data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Demographic and Labour Market – Table RU.GC008: Average Monthly Wages: by Region.

People belonging to the 10 percent of employees with the highest salary in Russia earned 238,278 Russian rubles per month on average in April 2023. That was more than twice as much as the wage of the second-leading group by salary level and 13 times as much as that of the group with the lowest salary.

Wages in Russia increased 11.30 percent in December of 2024 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Russia Wage Growth- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Average Monthly Nominal Wages: SB: Novosibirsk Region data was reported at 75,052.400 RUB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 64,188.700 RUB for 2023. Average Monthly Nominal Wages: SB: Novosibirsk Region data is updated yearly, averaging 15,713.600 RUB from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75,052.400 RUB in 2024 and a record low of 5.000 RUB in 1992. Average Monthly Nominal Wages: SB: Novosibirsk Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Demographic and Labour Market – Table RU.GC008: Average Monthly Wages: by Region.

Residents of the Central Federal District of Russia had the highest mean per capita income in the country, measuring at approximately 71.4 thousand Russian rubles per month in 2023. Across the country, the monthly income per capita stood at an average of nearly 53 thousand Russian rubles. Regional unemployment in Russia In the second quarter of 2024, Russia's region with the highest unemployment rate was the North Caucasian Federal District, followed by the Far Eastern Federal District. Unemployment was the lowest in the Central Federal District, including the capital city of Moscow, where it stood at nearly 2 percent.

Average Monthly Nominal Wages: NC: Republic of Dagestan data was reported at 44,243.500 RUB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 39,053.500 RUB for 2023. Average Monthly Nominal Wages: NC: Republic of Dagestan data is updated yearly, averaging 7,595.100 RUB from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 44,243.500 RUB in 2024 and a record low of 2.600 RUB in 1992. Average Monthly Nominal Wages: NC: Republic of Dagestan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Demographic and Labour Market – Table RU.GC008: Average Monthly Wages: by Region.

Labour Market: FE: Yakutsk City: Average Monthly Wages data was reported at 77,130.300 RUB in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 73,023.800 RUB for 2018. Labour Market: FE: Yakutsk City: Average Monthly Wages data is updated yearly, averaging 15,478.000 RUB from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2019, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77,130.300 RUB in 2019 and a record low of 14.000 RUB in 1992. Labour Market: FE: Yakutsk City: Average Monthly Wages data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Demographic and Labour Market – Table RU.GB052: Labour Market Statistics: by City: Far East Federal District.

Men in Russia were paid an average salary of approximately 87,800 Russian rubles per month in 2023. That was around 26,600 Russian rubles more than the female wage. From 2005 onwards, men's monthly wages grew at a higher rate than those of women.

Average Monthly Nominal Wages: CF: Ivanovo Region data was reported at 49,479.300 RUB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 41,928.800 RUB for 2023. Average Monthly Nominal Wages: CF: Ivanovo Region data is updated yearly, averaging 10,208.800 RUB from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49,479.300 RUB in 2024 and a record low of 4.400 RUB in 1992. Average Monthly Nominal Wages: CF: Ivanovo Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Demographic and Labour Market – Table RU.GC008: Average Monthly Wages: by Region.

Explore the progression of average salaries for graduates in Practical Russian from 2020 to 2023 through this detailed chart. It compares these figures against the national average for all graduates, offering a comprehensive look at the earning potential of Practical Russian relative to other fields. This data is essential for students assessing the return on investment of their education in Practical Russian, providing a clear picture of financial prospects post-graduation.

Russia Median Monthly Wage data was reported at 74,462.000 RUB in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 61,754.000 RUB for Nov 2024. Russia Median Monthly Wage data is updated monthly, averaging 37,482.000 RUB from Jan 2017 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 96 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 74,462.000 RUB in Dec 2024 and a record low of 23,142.000 RUB in Feb 2017. Russia Median Monthly Wage data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Sberbank. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Demographic and Labour Market – Table RU.GC021: Median Monthly Wages. Median monthly wage values, RUB, non-seasonally adjusted.

Household Income per Capita: Avg per Month: NC: Republic of Dagestan data was reported at 37,898.000 RUB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 33,799.000 RUB for 2022. Household Income per Capita: Avg per Month: NC: Republic of Dagestan data is updated yearly, averaging 11,895.600 RUB from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2023, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37,898.000 RUB in 2023 and a record low of 91.500 RUB in 1994. Household Income per Capita: Avg per Month: NC: Republic of Dagestan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table RU.HA012: Household Income per Capita: by Region: Annual.

Household Income per Capita: Avg per Month: SB: Republic of Buryatia data was reported at 37,537.000 RUB in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 32,688.000 RUB for 2022. Household Income per Capita: Avg per Month: SB: Republic of Buryatia data is updated yearly, averaging 12,094.750 RUB from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2023, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37,537.000 RUB in 2023 and a record low of 159.900 RUB in 1994. Household Income per Capita: Avg per Month: SB: Republic of Buryatia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Household Survey – Table RU.HA012: Household Income per Capita: by Region: Annual.

The monthly minimum wage in Russia was set at 19,242 Russian rubles, or around 210 U.S. dollars (based on the exchange rate on March 14, 2024), as of January 1, 2024. Thus, the minimum salary increased by around 18 percent compared to the previous year.

Average Monthly Nominal Wages: SB: Republic of Buryatia data was reported at 72,831.800 RUB in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 61,564.600 RUB for 2023. Average Monthly Nominal Wages: SB: Republic of Buryatia data is updated yearly, averaging 14,417.000 RUB from Dec 1992 (Median) to 2024, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72,831.800 RUB in 2024 and a record low of 6.200 RUB in 1992. Average Monthly Nominal Wages: SB: Republic of Buryatia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Demographic and Labour Market – Table RU.GC008: Average Monthly Wages: by Region.