How much will you earn if you move to Moscow

We found out what salaries the same specialists have in Moscow and the regions. Check if you can get more than in your hometown.

How much can you earn in the capital

The stories about big Moscow salaries are actually not so far from reality. In the capital, you can really get more than in the provinces. So, the average salary in Russia is nowSalary statistics - Russia 39,134 rubles, and in Moscow it increasesSalary statistics - Moscow up to 52 thousand rubles, and the difference in income remains regardless of the sphere of employment.

Together with the vacancy search system "CityRabot.ru»We have compiled a list of professions that can bring you more money in Moscow than in your hometown.

• English teacher. In the regions, teachers receiveSalary statistics - profession "English teacher" in Russia on average 36 405 rubles, and their Moscow colleagues are promisedSalary statistics - profession "English teacher" in Moscow 63 537 rubles per month. Work can be combined with tutoring - that's another 48,482 rubles per monthSalary statistics - profession "tutor" in Moscow.
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• Dentist. average salarySalary statistics - the profession "Children's dentist" in Russia a doctor specializing in the treatment of children in Russia is a little more than 45 thousand rubles. In Moscow, the prospects are more tempting: here pediatric dentists are paidSalary statistics - the profession "Children's dentist" in Moscow an average of 83 thousand. Dentists-implantologists are even more interesting: 79 thousand rubles in the regionsSalary statistics - the profession "Dentist-Implantologist" in Russia against 132,500 rubles in the capitalSalary statistics - the profession "Dentist-Implantologist" in Moscow.
• Lawyer. Experience and specialization affect the salary, but in general, the preponderance is again on the side of Moscow. Provincial professionals will have to live on 31 thousand a monthSalary statistics - profession "Lawyer" in Russia, and in the capital they can receiveSalary statistics - profession "Lawyer" in Moscow 61 thousand rubles and more.
• Developer. IT specialists have a direct road to Moscow - or at least to metropolitan companies remotely. For example, Java developers receive, on average,Salary statistics - profession "Java developer" in Russia 83 860 rubles, and in Moscow their salary may exceedSalary statistics - profession "Java developer" in Moscow 125 thousand rubles. The situation is similar with Android developers: 73 thousand rubles in the regionsSalary statistics - profession "Android developer" in Russia and more than 129 thousand in the capitalSalary statistics - profession "Android developer" in Moscow.
• Sales Manager. As with lawyers, it all depends on the area and experience. The estimated monthly salary in the province isSalary statistics - the profession "Sales manager" in Russia 41 thousand rubles, while their Moscow colleagues receiveSalary statistics - profession "Sales manager" in Moscow on average 65 thousand, and if a percentage of sales is added to the salary, then the salary ceiling will be higher.

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Which specialists get paid the most

Moving is an opportunity not only to increase income in a position you already know, but also to change the field of activity. Of course, it is unlikely that a newly minted specialist will be offered an impressive salary from the doorway, but in the future, the profit can increase significantly.

According to the portal “CityRabot.ru", The top Moscow vacancies with the highest average salaries as of December 2019 looks like this:

1. IT Director - 201,000 rubles. To take this position, you need a specialized higher education, work experience of at least three years and practical development skills - for example, creating and implementing CRM or administration servers.
2. SAP Consultant - 170,295 rubles. SAP is a suite of business automation software. Consultants help companies implement SAP modules and, if necessary, customize them for specific enterprises. To take this position, you need to have at least a year of experience with the business automation complex, additional advantages will be confident knowledge of English and programming skills.
3. Logistics Director - 169,056 rubles. You can apply for this position if you have a higher technical or economic education and management experience in the field of logistics or warehouse work. You also need to improve your knowledge of regulatory legal acts in the field of transportation, customs legislation and labor protection, learn 1C and pump English in case you have to work with foreign clients.
4. Project manager 1C - 150 577 rubles. The vacancy is suitable for specialists with experience and implementation of at least one typical 1C configuration. Programming skills, preparation of technical specifications and leadership of the development team, as well as fluent English will be useful.
5. Linux programmer - 146,250 rubles. A higher technical education, experience in rebuilding and tuning the Linux kernel, and at least a basic understanding of the software development process will come in handy here. Without English, nowhere: you need to know it at least at the level of reading technical documentation.

What to do if you want to move to Moscow

Calculate your moving budget

Moscow is an expensive city, so think carefully and decide whether you need to move at all. Subtract all expenses from your future salary and check how much money you will have in the bottom line. If about the same as in your hometown, it's too early to think about moving. Perhaps career prospects outweigh - for example, you are going to get a job in an international company with subsequent relocation to a foreign office. For the sake of this, you can live in Spartan conditions for some time.

Start putting together your financial safety cushion in advance: save at least 15% on every paycheck. You need a reserve of funds for at least two or three months of a comfortable life - it will help out if something does not go according to plan. It is better to play it safe and save with a margin, then, if necessary, you can turn on the austerity mode and hold out longer.

Here's what else to include in your estimated costs:

• The cost of tickets and transportation of things. It all depends on the distance between Moscow and your city. If the train travels to the capital for a couple of days, it is better to choose this option: you do not have to adjust your luggage to the airline's standards, so you can take more things with you.
• Flat rent. Removable odnushka will cost on averageHow the prices for renting apartments in Moscow have changed over the past year 38 thousand rubles a month. If you plan to look for it with the help of a realtor, lay down his commission as well.
• Household expenses. Don't forget to budget for items you will need to buy from your new location, such as a kettle, an iron and a set of dishes.
• Food and travel. Look here according to your habits. Perhaps you fundamentally do not prepare yourself and ignore public transport, then the costs will increase significantly. Those who are particularly economical can take food from home to work, and pay for travel with a Troika card (it costs a little more than 2 thousand rubles a month). In general, a typical Muscovite spends on foodThe study revealed how much they spend on food in different regions of Russia 24.5% of total expenses, and the national average is 30.2%.

Decide on a job

The ideal option is a remote job in a Moscow company with the prospect of going to the office after a trial period. During this time, you will just gain experience and save up money for the move. For those who do not have the specifics of their profession, it is still worth looking for a job take care in advance so as not to panic due to the fact that the money is running out, and suitable offers until still not.

If you don't know where to start, follow this plan:

1. Create a resume. Competition in Moscow is higher than in smaller cities, so this matter should be taken seriously. In the title, do not go into details, but indicate the general name of the desired position: "English teacher" instead of "English teacher in primary school." Only describe work experience that is relevant to your current profession. If you worked as a waiter at the university, you don't have to talk about it when looking for a job as an accountant. It's the same with achievements: certificates for participation in student competitions are unlikely to add points to a specialist who is already over thirty. You can use the cheat sheet: "GorodRabot.ru" took care of the applicants and made resume templates for different professions.
2. Find suitable vacancies. The good old word-of-mouth is still valid: if you have friends in the capital, ask if they need a great specialist. Telegram thematic channels are a good source of vacancies, especially if you are looking for a job in a specific industry, such as IT or media. Finally, check out the job aggregators: “CityRabot.ru»Will help you save time so that you do not have to study dozens of recruiting websites.
3. Conduct reconnaissance in force. Once you've collected a few suitable proposals, it's time to schedule interviews. For this it is worth taking a week's vacation and coming to Moscow in order to decide on the spot which company to get a job with. It is better to schedule no more than three interviews in one day: the conversation can drag on, and you still need to be in time for the next meeting.

Find an apartment

It is better to postpone this until the situation with work is clear. You can rent an apartment for a while, and then move closer to the office. But it is better not to abuse the hospitality of friends and relatives: if your work schedules do not coincide, it will be inconvenient for both them and you.

These tips will help you find an apartment and not overpay in vain:

• Move in early or mid summer. At this time, the rental market is usually calm. Closer to autumn, students from other cities will return to the capital, so you will have many competitors for housing, and prices will rise.
• Look for ads from property owners. The realtor will have to pay a commission, and if the money is not enough, it is useless. Find social media groups dedicated to renting and post your ad there or search for something suitable.
• Rent an apartment with a minimum of furniture. As a rule, such options cost less, and the necessary things can be purchased from hand (this is cheaper than in stores). Try to negotiate with the owner of the apartment so that the purchases go towards the rent: when will you move, you can leave it all and not worry about transporting a sofa or cabinet to the other end cities.
• The closer you get to work, the better. You are not moving to Moscow in order to kill at least a couple of hours every day for a crush on the subway. By the way, proximity to it is an important parameter. Ideally, the nearest station should be 10 minutes walk from your new home. You can save money and settle further, but you have to regularly spend money on the bus.