Highest Salaries in Russia Found in Northern Regions
The highest salaries in Russia are found in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Magadan Oblast, and Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, according to a RIA Novosti ranking. These regions have a high share of workers earning above the national average of 100,000 rubles, driven by resource-based industries and challenging working conditions.
Consensus
- The highest salaries in Russia are in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.
- The highest salaries in Russia are in Magadan Oblast.
- The highest salaries in Russia are in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.
- A majority of workers in these regions earn above the national average of 100 thousand rubles.
- The RIA Novosti ranking is the source of the data.
- Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Yakutsk are also among the top ten regions for high salaries.
Points of divergence
- The Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug leads with 65.8% of employees earning above the national average. — kommersant
- Magadan Oblast ranks second with 57.2% of employees earning above the national average. — kommersant
- Chukotka Autonomous Okrug ranks third with 56.5% of employees earning above the national average. — kommersant
- The average salary in Russia reached 108,000 rubles in 2026. — vesti
- The average salary growth in Russia was 14.3% in 2025. — vesti
- High salaries in Magadan Oblast are due to gold and silver mining requiring high qualifications. — vesti
- High salaries in Chukotka are due to harsh climate and labor shortages. — vesti
- The psychological threshold of 100,000 roubles was surpassed in 2025. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Highest salary in Russia is received in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Magadan, and Chukotka — Коммерсантъ
- Study: Highest salaries are received in Magadan Oblast and on Chukotka — Вести