Data from RBC via hh.ru shows that in 2024 Russia experienced a notable rise in demand for middle and senior managers, increasing by 14 percent, while salaries grew by about 1.6 times. This shift reflects a tighter talent landscape at all levels of leadership and signals what employers most value in management roles across multiple industries. The figures underscore how large organizations accelerate managerial recruitment to steer growth, navigate regulatory changes, and manage expanding teams.
Sector by sector, managers are in higher demand in hotels and restaurants with a 38 percent jump, followed by the financial sector at 29 percent, housing and communal services at 24 percent, and the oil and gas sector at 23 percent. Additional growth was recorded among enterprises providing services to the population in agriculture and energy at 21 percent. These shifts point to leadership needs in customer-facing industries, financial decision-making, infrastructure management, and energy projects.
Retail companies show the largest number of openings for managers, totaling 11.1 thousand vacancies, roughly matching last year. The IT sector follows with around 9.1 thousand vacancies, rising 17 percent year over year, while organizations providing business services offer about 8 thousand vacancies, up 4 percent. The distribution suggests that consumer markets, technology, and professional services remain the most active avenues for management recruitment.
Salary growth among managers highlights standout gains. Cultural and artistic institutions report salaries rising by 40 percent to as much as 100 thousand rubles. The metallurgical industry increases by about 38 percent, reaching around 139 thousand rubles. The financial sector shows a 33 percent rise, with salaries near 150 thousand rubles. Auto companies see a 33 percent jump to roughly 149 thousand rubles, and producers of industrial equipment report a 32 percent increase to about 140 thousand rubles. These examples illustrate how leadership roles in different sectors reward expanding responsibilities.
Shortages drive a market where roughly 67 percent of employers surveyed in October said they resort to directly poaching candidates from other companies due to shortages. This behavior signals the intensity of competition for mid and senior managers and the importance of retention and competitive compensation. Earlier, Russia highlighted profiles of successful sellers in the marketplace, illustrating how market dynamics shape the evolution of job roles and career paths.