Nearly six in ten workers in Russia’s Far North earn monthly salaries exceeding 100 thousand rubles, according to a study cited by RIA News. The research aimed to map how common this salary threshold is across the country’s regions and to identify which areas have the highest concentration of higher earners.
Top of the list is the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, where 58.7 percent of employees bring in at least 100 thousand rubles each month. This region has held the leading position since 2019, underscoring a persistent pattern of comparatively high earnings in remote northern territories. Following closely is the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, with 52.7 percent of workers earning the same level. In third place sits the Magadan region, where about 47.6 percent of the workforce surpasses the 100-thousand ruble mark. The Nenets Autonomous Okrug records 42.5 percent, while Moscow, ranked fifth, reports 39.3 percent of workers earning 100 thousand rubles or more per month, illustrating that high pay remains notable even in the capital city’s vast economic landscape.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the lowest shares of workers reaching this salary threshold were found in Ingushetia and Kalmykia, with figures of 2.08 percent and 1.8 percent respectively. These numbers highlight significant regional disparities in earnings across the federation and reflect broader economic differences that influence wage levels and living standards in varied parts of the country.
In related developments, the legislature moved to suspend automatic indexation of civil servant salaries through 2025, a policy shift that could influence public-sector pay trajectories and the overall wage environment in the near term. This decision has implications for how public employees’ purchasing power evolves, particularly in regions where private-sector earnings might already outpace public-sector adjustments.
Beyond these wage dynamics, the labor market has shown notable shifts in demand among employers. Recent observations indicate that the appetite for younger workers has risen significantly, with demand increasing severalfold compared with prior periods. This trend suggests a shift in employer expectations and a focus on fresh talent as part of strategic workforce planning, potentially influencing entry-level opportunities and careers for new entrants into the Russian labor market. The evolving salary landscape, policy changes, and the growing emphasis on youth hiring together paint a nuanced picture of how earnings and employment prospects are shaping regional economies across the country. (Source: RIA News)