How much will you earn if you move to Moscow

How much can you earn in the capital

The stories about big Moscow salaries are actually not so far from reality. You can really get more in the capital than in the provinces. Thus, the average salary in Russia is now 39,134 rubles, and in Moscow it is increasing to 52 thousand rubles, and the difference in income remains regardless of the sphere of employment.

Together with the vacancy search system "", 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 receive an average of 36,405 rubles, and their Moscow colleagues are promised 63,537 rubles a month. Work can be combined with tutoring - that's another 48,482 rubles a month.
Dentist. The average salary of a doctor specializing in the treatment of children in Russia is slightly more than 45 thousand rubles. In Moscow, the prospects are more tempting: here pediatric dentists are paid an average of 83 thousand. Dentists-implantologists are even more interesting: 79 thousand rubles in the regions against 132 500 rubles in the capital.
Lawyer. Experience and specialization affect the salary, but in general, the preponderance is again on the side of Moscow. Provincial specialists will have to live on 31,000 rubles a month, while in the capital they can receive 61,000 rubles or more.
Developer. IT specialists have a direct road to Moscow - or at least to metropolitan companies remotely. For example, Java developers receive 83,860 rubles on average in the country, while in Moscow their salaries may exceed 125,000 rubles. The situation is similar with Android developers: 73 thousand rubles in the regions and more than 129 thousand in the capital.
Sales Manager. As with lawyers, it all depends on the area and experience. The approximate monthly salary in the provinces is 41 thousand rubles, while their Moscow colleagues receive an average of 65 thousand, and if a percentage of sales is added to the salary, then the salary ceiling will be higher.

Which professionals get paid the most

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

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

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 administering servers.
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.
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, study 1C and improve your English in case you have to work with foreign clients.
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.
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 it's about the same as in your hometown, it's too early to think about moving. Perhaps career prospects will outweigh - for example, you are going to get a job in an international company with subsequent relocation to an overseas office. For the sake of this, you can live in Spartan conditions for some time.

Start putting together a financial 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 goes wrong. 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. A removable odnushka will cost 38 thousand rubles a month on average. 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, spending on food for a typical Muscovite is 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. Those who do not have the specifics of the profession that do not provide for remote work should still take care of finding a job in advance, so as not to panic because the money is running out, and there are still no suitable offers.

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

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 "Primary school English teacher". 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 an accountant vacancy. 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 compiled them for different professions.
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 job aggregators: "" can save you time so you don't have to go through dozens of recruiting sites.
Conduct reconnaissance in force. When you've collected a few suitable proposals, it's time to arrange 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 go to after all. It is better to schedule no more than three interviews in one day: the conversation may drag on, and you still need to be in time for the next meeting.

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Find an apartment

It is better to postpone this until the work situation is cleared up. 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 (it is cheaper than in stores). Try to negotiate with the owner of the apartment so that purchases will go towards the rent: when you move, you can leave it all and not worry about transporting a sofa or cabinet to the other end of the city.
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.