The AvtoVAZ plant reported that the average salary for its workers rose to 74.4 thousand rubles in 2023, according to the enterprise’s press service. The growth marks a 57.1% increase compared with the previous year, reflecting a significant shift in compensation across the shop floor and support staff alike.
In a detailed note, officials stated that the average accrued salary for all staff rose by 40.5% to 71.7 thousand rubles, up from 51 thousand rubles in 2022. Among skilled or main workers, the rise was even more pronounced, with the average reaching 74.4 thousand rubles after a 57.1% jump from 47.4 thousand rubles in 2022. These figures illustrate a broadening pay uplift that correlated with company performance and inflation adjustments during the period. (Source: AvtoVAZ press service, 2023 company communications.)
Looking ahead, the note confirms that tariff rates and the salary indexation for AvtoVAZ employees and its subsidiaries in Togliatti and Izhevsk will increase by 9% starting February 1, 2024. This next step in compensation policy aligns with ongoing labor market dynamics and cost-of-living adjustments observed in the region. (Source: AvtoVAZ announcements, early 2024.)
The company has previously discussed recruiting efforts that include Uzbek citizens to work at the plant. Representatives conducted an election or outreach in early September 2023 as part of talent acquisition initiatives. Plans discussed in 2022 included conversations about employing up to 500 Uzbek nationals at AvtoVAZ, signaling a strategic approach to addressing workforce needs and skill development within the organization. (Source: corporate briefings and coverage of recruitment discussions.)
In related regional developments, Uzbekistan is anticipated to begin training programs aimed at preparing students for roles at the KamAZ automotive plant, as part of broader cross-border cooperation in the sector. Tashkent State University and KamAZ-related partners have collaborated on internships for teachers, student placements, and graduate employment opportunities with the automotive giant, highlighting a continued focus on building pipelines that connect education with industry needs. (Source: regional educational and industrial collaboration reports.)
There have also been reports that AvtoVAZ will initiate painting Lada models in new colors as part of product presentation updates. This potential styling refresh would complement the material improvements and wage growth described above, contributing to a broader strategic shift in branding and market appeal. (Source: company briefings and industry coverage.)