Almost a third of Nizhny Novgorod companies raised salaries in 2026.

      June 1, 2026 09:06 Economy Almost a third of employers in the Nizhny Novgorod region raised the fixed part of salaries in the first half of 2026. According to analysts from the hh.ru platform, 32% of companies reported an increase in salaries, while 63% maintained payments at the previous level. Salaries grew most actively in the energy sector, where 50% of organizations reported an increase. Among the leaders are also food producers (48%) and telecommunications companies (46%). In medicine and pharmaceuticals, 44% of employers increased salaries, while in the electronics sector, the figure was 39%. In education, the financial sector, public services, and the oil and gas industry, 36% of companies reported growth. In heavy machine engineering, the figure was 33%. By the end of 2026, 34% of companies in the region plan to review salaries upwards, while 55% do not intend to change the salary levels. Among the sectors where employers most often report future increases are energy (43%) and food production (42%). Next are educational institutions (36%), as well as companies in the electronics, instrumentation, household appliances, computers, and office equipment sectors, and organizations providing services to the public (34% each). The top ten also includes the hotel and restaurant business and catering, heavy machine engineering, and the financial sector (33% each), medicine and pharmaceuticals (32%), and transport and logistics (31%). It was previously reported that the average salary of Nizhny Novgorod residents has increased at least threefold since 2016. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+