About one in three Russians view part-time work as the simplest path to boosting earnings. The leading methods to raise income include switching to a higher-paying role (16 percent) and working overtime (13 percent). These insights come from a survey conducted by the Analytical Center Consol.Pro and reviewed by socialbites.ca, capturing how people in Russia balance work and money in today’s economy.
Gender differences emerge clearly. Women show a higher propensity toward entrepreneurship, considering job or field changes and even starting their own business at rates higher than men (15 percent for women vs. 14 percent for men). Men appear more hesitant to pursue radical changes, with 13 percent willing to take on more hours at their current workplace to earn more and another 12 percent pointing to boss-level meetings as a way to boost income.
A quarter of respondents extend part-time work to meet financial needs, and nearly half have engaged in this pattern for more than a year. Another 15 percent report this has been their routine only for the last five to six months. Roughly half of part-timers take on supplementary work after their primary job, while a smaller portion does it right during the main job hours. Importantly, most Russians keep their extra work private from their employers, with 55 percent choosing secrecy about their additional employment.
Income from part-time roles mostly falls in the 20–40 thousand rubles per month range for the majority. About one-third of respondents are planning to legalize this income, or have already done so. The drive to formalize arrangements with clients accounts for 50 percent, while 24 percent cite tax payment as a motivation. Self-employment remains a popular route, cited by 46 percent as a means to secure a part-time job.
When it comes to life quality, roughly one-third of respondents feel that 20–40 thousand rubles per month is not enough for a comfortable lifestyle. An additional 19 percent indicate they need 40–60 thousand rubles, and 18 percent aim for as much as 100 thousand rubles extra each month. Yet more than half of Russians, about 52 percent, consider quitting their current job at some point, with a common plan to switch if a better opportunity arises; a quarter of this group may wait until they are truly tired of their employer before making a move.
Two smaller levers for boosting income appear less accessible. Savings and expense reduction rank lowest at 8 percent, while investments come in at 5 percent, indicating a cautious approach to long-term wealth growth among many respondents.
In a broader context, the government’s policy emphasis has repeatedly highlighted the goal of raising real incomes. Recent statements from national leadership outlined a clear intent to focus on improving households’ purchasing power, which intersects with how individuals in Russia view part-time work and additional income generation in daily life. Attribution: Consol.Pro and socialbites.ca survey results.