Regions with the Highest Underemployment Pay Rates Identified by Specialists
In the ever-evolving job market, part-time work in various Russian regions is proving to be a lucrative option for many. The latest data for 2025 reveals some surprising trends in high-paying part-time jobs across the country.
Tech and Language Jobs Lead the Pack
Remote senior software engineering roles, particularly in high-demand fields such as backend and research engineering, are among the top-paying part-time jobs. These roles, often contract or temporary, can command senior-level salaries exceeding RUB 10 million annually when full-time. As a result, their part-time equivalents or contract roles offer proportionally high pay [1].
Similarly, language services, including interpreters and translators, are well-compensated part-time or contract opportunities. Annual salaries can range above $40,000, depending on experience and contract terms, and these roles often offer flexible part-time scheduling and the potential for international clients [3][5].
Specialized Healthcare Roles and Skilled Trades
In Moscow, healthcare professionals, such as registered nurses, can earn around $1,700 per month for part-time work, while skilled trades like facade technicians and painters offer flexible part-time roles with competitive wages [2][4]. However, specific salaries vary and tend to be lower than tech-related jobs.
Regional Infrastructure Jobs
Salaries for specialist transportation operators in special economic zones range roughly from 61,000 to 143,000 RUB monthly, indicating another relatively well-paid part-time option in industrial regions [4].
Regional Rankings
The Moscow region leads the list of regions with the highest-paying part-time work, with an average monthly pay of 88,000 rubles. This is a 26% increase compared to last year. The Republic of Khakassia ranks second, offering 75,000 rubles a month, and Tyumen Oblast ranks tenth, with an average salary of 55,000 rubles for part-time work, a 38% year-on-year increase [6].
Other regions in the top ten include Samara Oblast, Bashkortostan, Tatarstan, Khabarovsk Krai, Rostov Oblast, and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, each with an average salary ranging from 55,000 to 60,900 rubles for part-time work, and showing significant year-on-year increases [6].
Sector-Specific Opportunities
In Moscow, warehouse specialists are particularly in demand, with an average of 107,000 rubles offered for part-time work. Tile laying specialists can expect an average of 95,750 rubles for part-time work. Meanwhile, waiters in the Moscow region can earn up to 83,000 rubles per month for part-time work, and taxi drivers in the Republic of Khakassia are offered an average of 67,200 rubles a month for part-time work [2][4].
The increase in part-time wages in the Moscow region may reflect a growing demand for these types of jobs or an overall economic improvement in the region [7]. However, it's important to note that the data on these pay rates was provided by analysts [8].
In conclusion, the highest part-time pay tends to be in remote tech and language jobs or specialized healthcare roles. Regional infrastructure jobs also offer good compensation depending on location and employer. As the job market continues to evolve, it's essential to stay informed about the latest trends and opportunities in part-time work across Russia.
[1] Source: [remote senior software engineering roles] [2] Source: [Moscow part-time jobs] [3] Source: [language services] [4] Source: [specialist transportation operators] [5] Source: [Russian language interpreters and translators] [6] Source: [Avito Part-time] [7] Source: [increase in part-time wages in the Moscow region] [8] Source: [data on these pay rates]
- In the realm of part-time jobs, the finance industry, particularly in sectors like software engineering and language services, is thriving, offering remuneration exceeding RUB 10 million annually for senior software roles and salaries above $40,000 for language services.
- Furthermore, business opportunities in specialized healthcare, infrastructure, and various trades also provide competitive wages, with annual salaries for healthcare professionals in Moscow reaching $1,700 per month, transportation operators in special economic zones earning up to 143,000 RUB monthly, and warehouse specialists in Moscow averaging 107,000 rubles for part-time work.
