Across Russia, rising wages have not steadied the labour shortage in many sectors. Reports from vedomosti note that as pay climbs, employers still struggle to recruit and retain workers. The churn remains high, and the shortage appears most acute in industries that rely on a steady stream of field staff, drivers, and support workers.
Industry observers say that employers have begun offering noticeably higher salaries, yet the supply of available candidates does not keep pace with demand. This misalignment underscores a persistent gap between what employers can pay and the number of qualified applicants available in the market.
Central Bank data highlight that since the start of 2023, the shortage of workers in the sector has reached its most severe level in a quarter of a century. The trend reflects structural pressures, including migration patterns and demographic shifts that influence the pool of workers willing to fill roles across the economy.
In response, many large companies have increased compensation packages. Salary boosts in some cases exceed 10 percent, with higher bands ranging into the 30 to 50 percent territory in competitive segments where talent is scarce and turnover is costly.
Earlier reporting showed that in the first quarter of 2023 the average monthly salary for couriers in Russia hovered around 55 thousand rubles. While this rise reflects targeted pay scales designed to attract delivery personnel, the sector continues to be hampered by shortages, a situation aggravated by reduced labor migration flows due to policy and global conditions.
Specifically, the courier market resembles a microcosm of broader wage dynamics. The industry is marked by elevated demand for reliable, timely service and last mile delivery capacity, which makes compensation a key lever to attract and hold talent. Yet even with higher pay, hiring remains uneven across regions, with certain cities reporting more pronounced gaps than others.
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