In Russia, the average income stands at approximately 97,000 rubles.
In a recent report published by Rosstat on July 2, 2025, data on regional incomes in Russia was revealed. While the average nominal accrued wage in Russia increased modestly from 2024 to 2025, roughly by 2.3%, inflation has reduced the growth in real wage, with real wage growth slowing down significantly from 10% to about 5.2% early in 2025.
The southern regions of Russia, particularly, have experienced slower wage growth and remain below the national average. This trend is largely due to the dominant sectors like agriculture and construction in these regions, which have seen more modest salary increases compared to industrial and technical jobs in northern and central regions.
Despite this, there are notable exceptions. The northern territories of Russia, including Moscow and the northern and Far Eastern regions, have the highest average wages. The Nenets Autonomous Okrug, for example, boasts an average wage of 145,100 rubles, while the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug has the second highest average wage in Russia at 184,600 rubles. The Chukotka Autonomous Okrug holds the title of the region with the highest average wage in Russia at 223,600 rubles.
On the other hand, the republics of the North Caucasus, such as Adygea, Chechnya, Dagestan, Ingushetia, and North Ossetia, have significantly lower average wages than the national average. For instance, the average wage in Adygea is 60,400 rubles, Chechnya - 43,700 rubles, Dagestan - 46,400 rubles, Ingushetia - 41,000 rubles, and North Ossetia - 51,000 rubles.
In the southern regions, the Krasnodar Krai and the Rostov Oblast have average wages significantly below the national average. Residents of the Krasnodar Krai, for example, spend almost 60,000 rubles a month on average, but their average wage is 72,300 rubles, which is 25.7% lower than the national average. The average wage in the Rostov Oblast is 67,500 rubles.
It is important to note that Rosstat does not include statistical information from the DNR, LNR, Zaporozhye, and Kherson regions in its data. Additionally, the Ministry of Justice of Russia recognized Alexei Raksha as a foreign agent on May 30, 2025.
In conclusion, while the average earnings in Russia have increased by 16% compared to the same period last year, wage disparities persist across the country. The southern regions, predominantly agricultural and construction-focused, have seen slower wage growth compared to the northern and central regions, which are more industrial and technical in nature. The regions with the highest average wages are typically those rich in natural resources, such as oil and gas.
The slow wage growth in the southern regions of Russia, particularly the Krasnodar Krai and the Rostov Oblast, can be attributed to their dominance in agriculture and construction, which often see more modest salary increases compared to industrial and technical sectors. In contrast, the northern territories of Russia, such as Moscow and the northern and Far Eastern regions, have the highest average wages due to their industrial and business activities.
