In January 2024, real wages in Russia increased by almost 9 percent year-over-year, having recovered from the strong decline in the corresponding period of the previous year. This fall was due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which led to a devaluation of the currency and a rising inflation in the country.

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

The average salary of medical doctors in Russia exceeded 113,600 Russian rubles per month in 2023, up from around 102,200 Russian rubles per month in the previous year. The mean wages of mid-level and junior medical personnel in the country saw a less accelerated increase from 2022.

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The average monthly wage of freelance workers in Russia was higher for those involved in mobile development, as well as programming in 2020. Architecture and engineering followed, with a mean salary of approximately 55.6 thousand Russian rubles.

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The median salary offered by employers in the information technology (IT) sector in Russia reached 83,500 Russian rubles in the first three months of 2024. The offered salary saw an increase from the previous year.

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The monthly minimum wage in Russia as of January 1, 2025, amounted to 22,440 Russian rubles, or approximately 251 U.S. dollars using the exchange rate as of February 28, 2025. In the capital Moscow, it was set at 32,916 Russian rubles, or around 368 U.S. dollars. In the country's second-largest city, Saint Petersburg, it was lower, at 28,750 Russian rubles. Starting from 2021, the minimum wage in Russia was calculated as 42 percent of the median wage. Between 2018 and 2020, it equaled to the minimum cost of living that was set in the country. The poor and the rich in Russia Around 12 million residents lived under the poverty line in Russia. Those earning the highest 20 percent of income accounted for approximately 46 percent of the total composite monetary income in 2023, while the group with the lowest income had a 5.5-percent share. Regional disparities The economic disparity was also observed across Russian federal subjects. The median monthly wage ranged from 19,000 Russian rubles in the Kabardino-Balkaria Republic to 78,000 Russian rubles in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug between September 2018 and August 2019. Minimum wage thresholds can be regulated by regional authorities, as long as they are not lower than the federal minimum wage.

Nearly two-thirds of freelancers in Russia stated in a survey conducted in February 2024 that freelance was their main source of income. For the rest of the respondents, freelance was an additional source of income to their main job.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Russia median household income by race. The dataset can be utilized to understand the racial distribution of Russia income.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Russia, OH median household income breakdown by race betwen 2011 and 2021
• Median Household Income by Racial Categories in Russia, OH (2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)

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Margin of Error

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Russia Population: Percent of Total: Household Income per Capita: 60000.1 - 75000 RUB per Month data was reported at 4.500 % in Mar 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.500 % for Dec 2019. Russia Population: Percent of Total: Household Income per Capita: 60000.1 - 75000 RUB per Month data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.600 % from Dec 2017 (Median) to Mar 2020, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.500 % in Dec 2019 and a record low of 3.900 % in Mar 2018. Russia Population: Percent of Total: Household Income per Capita: 60000.1 - 75000 RUB per Month 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.GA014: Population by Average Household Income.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in Russia town. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2013 and 2023, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• White: In Russia town, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $32,051(56.20%), between 2013 and 2023. The median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $57,028 in 2013 and $89,079 in 2023.
• Black or African American: Even though there is a population where the householder is Black or African American, there was no median household income reported by the U.S. Census Bureau for both 2013 and 2023.
• Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Russia town.
• 2010: 2010 median household income
• 2011: 2011 median household income
• 2012: 2012 median household income
• 2013: 2013 median household income
• 2014: 2014 median household income
• 2015: 2015 median household income
• 2016: 2016 median household income
• 2017: 2017 median household income
• 2018: 2018 median household income
• 2019: 2019 median household income
• 2020: 2020 median household income
• 2021: 2021 median household income
• 2022: 2022 median household income
• 2023: 2023 median household income
• Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Russia town median household income by race. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the median household incomes over the past decade across various racial categories identified by the U.S. Census Bureau in Russia. It portrays the median household income of the head of household across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. It also showcases the annual income trends, between 2011 and 2021, providing insights into the economic shifts within diverse racial communities.The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into income disparities and variations across racial categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• White: In Russia, the median household income for the households where the householder is White increased by $15,148(25.42%), between 2011 and 2021. The median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $59,595 in 2011 and $74,743 in 2021.
• Black or African American: Even though there is a population where the householder is Black or African American, there was no median household income reported by the U.S. Census Bureau for both 2011 and 2021.
• Refer to the research insights for more key observations on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some other race and Two or more races (multiracial) households

https://i.neilsberg.com/ch/russia-oh-median-household-income-by-race-trends.jpeg" alt="Russia, OH median household income trends across races (2011-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)">

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race of the head of household: This column presents the self-identified race of the household head, encompassing all relevant racial categories (excluding ethnicity) applicable in Russia.
• 2010: 2010 median household income
• 2011: 2011 median household income
• 2012: 2012 median household income
• 2013: 2013 median household income
• 2014: 2014 median household income
• 2015: 2015 median household income
• 2016: 2016 median household income
• 2017: 2017 median household income
• 2018: 2018 median household income
• 2019: 2019 median household income
• 2020: 2020 median household income
• 2021: 2021 median household income
• 2022: 2022 median household income
• Please note: 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by Census Bureau due to impact on survey collection and analysis during COVID-19, thus for large cities (population 65,000 and above) median household income data is not available.
• Please note: All incomes have been adjusted for inflation and are presented in 2022-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Russia median household income by race. You can refer the same here

Avg Monthly Wages: Same Month PY=100: Far East Federal District (FE) data was reported at 117.500 Same Mth PY=100 in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 114.800 Same Mth PY=100 for Nov 2024. Avg Monthly Wages: Same Month PY=100: Far East Federal District (FE) data is updated monthly, averaging 110.000 Same Mth PY=100 from Jan 2009 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 192 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 121.100 Same Mth PY=100 in Dec 2011 and a record low of 102.600 Same Mth PY=100 in Aug 2020. Avg Monthly Wages: Same Month PY=100: Far East Federal District (FE) 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.GC010: Average Monthly Wages: by Region: Same Month Previous Year=100.

Avg Monthly Wages: Same Month PY=100: SF: Republic of Crimea data was reported at 116.000 Same Mth PY=100 in Dec 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 115.500 Same Mth PY=100 for Nov 2024. Avg Monthly Wages: Same Month PY=100: SF: Republic of Crimea data is updated monthly, averaging 110.600 Same Mth PY=100 from Jan 2016 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 108 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 125.700 Same Mth PY=100 in Jan 2016 and a record low of 97.100 Same Mth PY=100 in Aug 2020. Avg Monthly Wages: Same Month PY=100: SF: Republic of Crimea 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.GC010: Average Monthly Wages: by Region: Same Month Previous Year=100.

Services providers had the highest average income in Moscow and Saint Petersburg compared to other regions in Russia in 2020, at approximately 200 thousand Russian rubles. The country average for the services sector amounted to around 112,000 Russian rubles per month.

Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population (%) in Russia was reported at 0.59 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Russia - Annualized average growth rate in per capita real survey mean consumption or income, bottom 40% of population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.