According to Avito Rabota, average salary offers for older candidates in Russia rose by 32% year-on-year to 79,690 ₽ per month between January and September 2026. This growth reflects an increasing demand for experienced personnel across various sectors.
Production line operators saw the highest salary growth, increasing by 54% to 95,580 ₽ per month. Retail floor staff followed with a 52% increase to 79,600 ₽, while bricklayers recorded a 44% rise, reaching 150,580 ₽ per month.
The top five professions also included sales assistants at 87,500 ₽ (+41%) and rebar workers at 140,440 ₽ (+40%). Employers note that these figures are based on job postings and may vary based on region, experience, and work format, such as shift work.
Regional data shows the Krasnodar Territory leading with a 50% increase to 85,460 ₽. Other regions with significant growth include the Rostov Region (+48%), Tatarstan (+34%), the Leningrad Region (+19%), and the Moscow Region (+11%).
Candidate activity among older professionals has also surged, particularly for roles such as technical department engineers (+137%), slingers (+115%), and furniture assemblers (+89%). Companies are increasingly prioritizing experienced staff to fill critical roles.