In May 2026, the average monthly salary in Russia reached 110,216…
In May 2026, the average monthly salary in Russia reached 110,216 rubles, with Moscow's average at 183,600 rubles. High salaries were reported in specific sectors and regions, while informal employment remained widespread at 41% of the workforce.
Consensus
- The average monthly salary in Russia in May 2026 was 110,216 rubles according to Rosstat.
- The average monthly salary in Moscow in May 2026 was 183,600 rubles.
- Informal employment in Russia accounted for 41% of the workforce in January–May 2026.
- The average monthly salary in Russia increased by 10.1% year-on-year in May 2026.
- Three regions in Russia—Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Chukotka, and Magadan Oblast—had average monthly salaries exceeding 200,000 rubles.
- The average monthly salary in Saint Petersburg in May 2026 was 128,671 rubles.
Points of divergence
- More than 70% of Russian companies pay interns up to 50,000 rubles per month, with 34% offering 20–30,000 rubles and 25% offering 30–50,000 rubles. — vesti
- The highest levels of envy were reported among Russians earning between 100,000 and 200,000 rubles, particularly among Generation Z (65%) and Millennials (54%). — tg_moscowmap
- Packing pickled cucumbers was identified as one of the most unexpectedly well-paid jobs in Russia, with wages up to 400,000 rubles for experienced workers on a 45/10 shift, including housing, food, and medical care. — tg_moscash
- In January–May 2026, approximately 30.5 million employed people in Russia worked informally, representing 41% of the total workforce. — riamo
- The average salary in Russia in January–May 2026 was 108,123 rubles, up 13.3% compared to the same period in the previous year. — vedomosti
Coverage (17 sources)
- More than 70% of Russian companies pay interns up to 50 thousand rubles per month — Вести
- More than 40% of working Russians work outside the state — РИАМО
- Most Envious Were Found Among Russians Earning Between 100,000 and 200,000 Rubles — Новости Москвы
- Average salary in Moscow reached 183 thousand rubles. Survey: is yours more or less? — Фонтанка
- TASS: average salary in Moscow grew by 15 thousand rubles over the year — Вести
- Average salary exceeded 200 thousand rubles in three regions of Russia — Вести
- Russian regions with average salary above 200 thousand rubles named — РИАМО
- Average salary over 200 thousand rubles noted in three regions of the Russian Federation. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Regions of Russia with high average salaries have been revealed — Вести
- 🥒 The most unexpected high-paying job in Russia turned out to be packing pickles — Московский кэш
- Average salary in Russia amounted to 110,000 rubles — Ведомости
- 💵 More than 110 thousand rubles — this is the average salary in Russia in May 2026, according to Rosstat data. — Первый Московский
- 💁♂️ Каждый пятый курьер в России — айтишник — Новости Москвы
- The second-hand market in Russia is growing rapidly and has already approached 1 trillion rubles — Московский кэш
- Demand for blacksmiths in Russia has doubled since the beginning of the year — Новости Москвы
- Demand for Kuzyakovs in Russia has more than doubled since the beginning of the year. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Competitive salary in Russia is 30,000 rubles, HR experts say — Московский кэш