Siberia's Zabaikaly region to top Russia in wage increases by 2025
In the first half of 2025, the construction industry in Zabaykalsky Krai saw a significant boost, with specialists working on industrial and infrastructure facilities earning an average of 113,129 rubles per month, a 42% increase compared to the previous year [1].
The highest salary growth regions in Russia are primarily the Far North and Siberian areas, such as the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and Chukotka, due to regional coefficients and allowances that increase wages there [1]. However, specific data comparing Zabaykalsky Krai, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), and Republic of Tatarstan salaries growth in 2025 is not directly available from the search results [1].
The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), located in Siberia and part of the Far North zone, benefits from higher salary growth because of harsh climate allowances. Zabaykalsky Krai, also in Siberia but less prominent than Yakutia in these incentives, likely experiences moderate growth [1]. Meanwhile, the Republic of Tatarstan, an industrial region in European Russia, generally has higher baseline wages but its salary growth rates in 2025 are not indicated as leading in current data.
According to available context, the ranking of these three regions by expected highest salary growth in 2025 would be:
- Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) – highest due to Far North regional allowances and wage support [1].
- Zabaykalsky Krai – moderate salary growth, given Siberian location but less prominent allowances than Yakutia.
- Republic of Tatarstan – stable but comparatively lower wage growth rate, due to already high base wages and industrial structure.
However, new data has emerged that sheds more light on the salary growth in these regions. The Republic of Tatarstan ranks third in the salary growth, with average salary offers increasing by 18% to 84,451 rubles per month [2]. Agricultural salaries in the Republic of Tatarstan have also seen a significant increase, rising by 50% [2]. In the food industry, salaries in the Republic of Tatarstan have grown particularly noticeably, increasing by 55% [2].
Administrative positions in the Zabaykalsky Krai saw a substantial increase, with office managers, assistants, and secretaries earning an average of 79,887 rubles per month, a rise of 40% [2]. The average offered salary for full-time employment in the Zabaykalsky Krai increased by 20% in the first half of 2025, reaching 71,776 rubles per month [2].
In the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the automotive service sector experienced the most significant increase, with salaries rising almost 48% to 143,795 rubles per month [2]. The overall average salary in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) is 95,291 rubles per month, a 19% increase year-on-year [2].
These new findings suggest a more nuanced picture of salary growth across these regions, with the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) still leading in salary growth, followed by Zabaykalsky Krai, and the Republic of Tatarstan. However, it is important to note that the Republic of Tatarstan still maintains a higher baseline wage compared to the other two regions.
For precise figures or a detailed breakdown, official Rosstat data or specialized economic reports published later in 2025 would be the recommended sources to consult.
References: [1] Russian Economic Report, 2025 (Q2) [2] Salary Trends in Russian Regions, 2025 (Mid-Year Update)
- In contrast to the agricultural sector, where salaries in the Republic of Tatarstan have seen a remarkable 50% increase, the automotive service sector in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) has witnessed an almost 48% rise, implying a more dynamic growth in the latter.
- Despite Zabaykalsky Krai's construction industry earning an average of 113,129 rubles per month in the first half of 2025, representing a 42% increase, the administrative positions in this region saw a 40% rise, but business salaries in the Republic of Tatarstan grew by 18%, with a higher baseline wage.
