Monthly minimum wage in Russia
Russia: Monthly minimum wage was 19,242 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Monthly minimum wage in Russia, 1995–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
Russia recorded 19,242 for monthly minimum wage in 2024. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is up 15.6% on the previous year and up 246.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage in Russia peaked at 19,242 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 61, in 1995.
That places Russia 57th out of 173 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Monthly minimum wage in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 61 | — |
| 1996 | 76 | +24.6% |
| 1997 | 84 | +10.5% |
| 1998 | 84 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 84 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 132 | +57.1% |
| 2001 | 450 | +240.9% |
| 2002 | 450 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 600 | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 720 | +20.0% |
| 2005 | 800 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 1,100 | +37.5% |
| 2007 | 2,300 | +109.1% |
| 2008 | 2,300 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4,330 | +88.3% |
| 2010 | 4,330 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4,611 | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 4,611 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 5,205 | +12.9% |
| 2014 | 5,554 | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 5,965 | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 7,500 | +25.7% |
| 2017 | 7,800 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 11,163 | +43.1% |
| 2019 | 11,280 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 12,130 | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 12,792 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 15,279 | +19.4% |
| 2023 | 16,642 | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 19,242 | +15.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77.8 | 61 | 84 | 5 |
| 2000s | 1,318 | 132 | 4,330 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,802 | 4,330 | 11,280 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,217 | 12,130 | 19,242 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More work & labour data for Russia
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 59.78 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 71,526 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.8326 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 61.1% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, male (% of male population ages 15+) 69.0% (2025)
- Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate (%) 79.0% (2025)
- Labor force participation rate, female (% of female population ages) 54.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is monthly minimum wage in Russia?
- Monthly minimum wage in Russia was 19,242 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 19,242 in 2024.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 61 in 1995.
- How does Russia rank for monthly minimum wage?
- Russia ranks 57th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is monthly minimum wage rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 246.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Monthly minimum wage. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.