As noted, compared with last year, the number of those planning to increase significantly increased (was 18%), and those intending to save, on the contrary, significantly decreased (it was 56%).

“This positive dynamics once again illustrates the competition among Russian companies for the best personnel,” commented Alexander Veterkov, deputy general director of the service.

Also, during the study, it turned out that for 12 months from August 2018, 88% of Russians did not increase their wages. 36% do not expect this in the new year, even in the form of indexation. Expect to increase 19% of respondents.

Previously named regions - leaders in terms of the share of high salaries. These are the Chukotka and Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Districts, as well as Moscow.