Russia: planer operators top blue-collar wage rankings in 2025
From January to August 2025, planer operators led blue-collar wage offers in Russia at about RUB 170,000 per month (+48 % year-on-year), driven by a shortage of skilled workers.
From January to August 2025, planer operators led blue-collar wage offers in Russia at about RUB 170,000 per month (+48 % year-on-year). Auto electricians ranked second at RUB 157,000 (+47 %) and facade workers third, also at RUB 157,000 (+27 %).
According to Avito Rabota, wage growth reflects a shortage of specialised workers: employers compete on pay and benefits.
In white-collar roles, engineers led at RUB 137,000, software testers at RUB 129,000 and technologists at RUB 97,000.
Source: RBC.
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