The average nominal gross salary of public sector employees in September amounted to 2,053.7 rubles before taxes. It rose by 1.3%, or 27 rubles, compared with August.
In real terms, the average salary in the public sector grew by 11.4% year-on-year for the period from January to September 2025, according to data published by Belstat.
In September, the ratio of salaries in public institutions to the national average was 77.9%.
The average September salaries in the public sector were as follows:
• Public administration – 3,220.7 rubles (down 65.4 rubles from the previous month);
• Teachers – 2,242 rubles (up 155.8 rubles);
• Preschool educators – 1,732 rubles (down 9.6 rubles);
• University faculty – 2,879.1 rubles (up 244.2 rubles);
• Doctors – 3,932.7 rubles (down 29.1 rubles);
• Nursing and mid-level medical staff – 2,052.4 rubles (down 5.1 rubles).