List of Russian federal subjects by average wage

This indicator more accurately reflects the situation than the average monthly salary according to Rosstat (Russian Federal State Statistics Service).

Only a quarter (26%) of the working population of the Russian Federation is satisfied with the size of the monthly pay [1].

[7] In recent years, it was believed that low wages are a competitive advantage of the Russian economy, since it is beneficial for doing business, and poverty can be "cured" by payments to vulnerable citizens.

If the number of recipients of benefits continues to grow, a policy where benefits are the main tool for fighting poverty will become an additional risk to budget stability," Vice-Rector of the Higher School of Economics Lilia Ovcharova warned.

[9] In all regions, wages and expenses for food, housing and communal services are approximately equal.

In this regard, in some regions of the country, a district coefficient is required for wages (surcharge, compensation to an employee for working in difficult climatic conditions or in connection with other costs).