Russia Sees Production and Industrial Sectors Driving High Salary Vacancies
Industry and production hubs are increasingly offering the most highly paid roles in the Russian job market. In contrast, positions in service delivery and information technology generally come with lower salary expectations for job seekers, according to Izvestiya, referencing an analytical note from the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.
The labor market in the country is shifting as opportunities for applicants evolve. The ideal scenario for job seekers is stability, even as the make up of in demand roles changes. The production sector stands out for its demand for high income vacancies, with the Jobs of Russia portal listing about 1.9 thousand openings in industry and production offering salaries above 200 thousand rubles, a figure that is roughly ten times higher than typical IT offers, the report notes.
Officials add that skilled trades and technical specialties are gaining traction in Russia’s employment landscape. Alongside ongoing import substitution strategies and sanctions, the industrial and manufacturing sectors have remained strong drivers of employment over the past two years and are expected to continue playing a key role in the job market.
Data reported on March 1 by the TASS agency, citing the employment and personnel service Rabota.ru, shows marked earning leaders for the spring. A welder at a factory in Novokuibyshevsk received a salary offer of 300 thousand rubles, while the chief architect position in Kazan carried a similar compensation level. These examples illustrate the persistent emphasis on skilled manufacturing roles as well as high level design and engineering capabilities in Russia’s salary landscape.