A survey conducted by the recruitment firm hh.ru reveals that a noteworthy portion of Russians remain confident about IT job prospects. Roughly 40% say IT specialists can secure roles without facing significant hurdles, while those pursuing broad career growth show optimism for other fields. Drivers and couriers sit in second place with 31%, followed by sales managers at 28%. The editors of socialbites.ca compiled these insights from hh.ru’s findings.
Looking regionally, residents of the Novosibirsk region appear most convinced of IT career stability, with 61% expressing this belief. In contrast, only 21% of respondents from the Moscow region share the same view. St. Petersburg residents are confident as well, with 59% feeling IT professionals will find work with ease in their city.
HH.ru’s head of research, Maria Ignatova, notes a more cautious mood among IT professionals themselves. In the survey, only about one third (33%) felt that IT workers have easier paths to high-paying careers than others, while 54% disagreed. This sentiment aligns with observable market realities, highlighting stiff competition within the IT sector. Current data show an average of about 7.5 resumes per vacancy nationwide.
Competition varies by role. For example, one open position for a game designer attracts around 52 resumes, a data scientist 24, a data analyst 15, and a tester 11. In comparison, the talent market outside IT shows much lower competition, with approximately 1.9 resumes per vacancy in personnel-related roles, while demand remains higher in many other fields.
Ignatova explains that IT salaries underwent noticeable growth in 2021, reaching above-market levels even at junior stages. Today, the average IT salary nationwide hovers around 63 thousand rubles, and there has been less pronounced movement recently.
The compensation picture shifts more rapidly in other labor segments. The average wage in the personnel sector stands at roughly 64 thousand rubles, construction salaries exceed 66 thousand rubles, and the transport and delivery sectors approach 72 thousand rubles. This faster wage growth correlates with stronger shortages in those fields.
In another slice of the survey, 29% of respondents cite securing high salaries in their city as the main challenge for educators and teachers. Doctors, paramedics, and assistant medical staff are not far behind, with 26% pointing to salary barriers in their professions.
The study was conducted from December 4 to December 25, 2023, surveying a sample of 1,500 Russians.
Earlier questions in the survey explored how family expectations influence career choices among Russians, noting how parental opinions can play a role in career decisions.