Scientific films: how salaries are calculated in Belarus. The ten poorest and richest districts in Belarus. Sphere of low wages

The first thing that catches your eye when crossing the Belarusian border is the almost perfect cleanliness and order, which, unfortunately, Russian and Ukrainian cities cannot boast of. It's simply not customary here to litter on the streets. There are trash cans everywhere, so people throw garbage only in them. Life in the Republic is in many ways reminiscent of the former Soviet Union. And despite the fact that the average salary of civil servants in Belarus is relatively low, corruption is practically absent. It is not difficult to verify this, since for Russians entry into the country is visa-free and does not require a foreign passport. It is enough to violate traffic rules and try to “agree” with the inspector; this is unlikely to work here. It is customary in the state to strictly adhere to the norms and rules established by law.

According to a sociological survey conducted at the beginning of 2016, only 15.7% of the local population are satisfied with their standard of living. Among the positive factors, the majority of Belarusians noted material stability and opportunities for self-realization, but the social sphere received the worst ratings. According to data for 2019, a third of all residents of the state can be classified as middle class.

Today, the situation in the country is not changing for the better, due to the economic crisis, due to which the local currency in the country has significantly weakened. Therefore, according to experts, the standard of living in Belarus will gradually decline. And this in turn will lead to a decrease in the middle class.

The features of life in the Republic include: free, high-quality medical care, in the absence of corruption (in the literal sense of the word). In fact, employees of medical institutions take gifts from their patients, not directly, but through proxies (who still need to be found).

Belarus GDP statistics, billion US dollars

It is also worth noting that the government is trying in every possible way to introduce paid services and the medical sector is no exception. There is even a plan here. Therefore, doctors are forced to impose them on their patients, and first of all this applies to foreign citizens.

The range of local pharmacies is not very diverse. They mainly sell pharmacological drugs of their own production.

According to official data, there is no unemployment in the country, but in reality its level reaches 15%. Many citizens regularly leave to work: to Russia, Poland, Germany, and the Baltic states. This is explained by the fact that the average salary in Belarus is much less than in these countries.

As for the cultural level of the local population, it remained at the level of the 80s, when there was still the Soviet Union.

The country through the eyes of Russians

Citizens of the Russian Federation willingly visit this country. This is due to the following factors:

  • a large number of attractions, especially related to the Great Patriotic War;
  • measured lifestyle, peace and tranquility;
  • no conflict among local citizens;
  • low prices for food and other goods;
  • relatively cheap real estate (by Russian standards);
  • visa-free regime.

Citizens who move here for permanent residence from the former CIS countries, who have stable passive income in rubles, euros or dollars in their homeland, feel especially comfortable here.

When comparing the level of prices for life in the republic, you should note that while for most products they do not differ much, for housing the difference is significant. The monthly rent of a one-room apartment in Minsk is 250-300 US dollars, and in a city of regional significance it is an order of magnitude less, somewhere around 130-200.

Statistics of the average salary in Belarus, Belarusian rubles per month

But prices for household appliances and electronics in the country are much higher. Public transport is relatively inexpensive:

  • in a minibus - translated into Russian rubles it is only 15 rubles;
  • monthly pass - $15;
  • in a taxi the cost of traveling one kilometer is 20 rubles;
  • It costs $30 - $70 per month to pay for utilities (in summer and winter, respectively).

But to buy an apartment in Minsk you will have to fork out more. Let's consider how much housing costs in Belarus in the capital and regional centers. A one-room apartment on the secondary market will cost about 60 thousand dollars, and 100 thousand for a two-room apartment. New housing costs an order of magnitude more. In other large regional centers (Mogilev, Grodno, Brest and others) prices are lower - 40 - 50 thousand dollars for a two-room apartment and 30 thousand in Vitebsk, which is considered the most inexpensive in this regard.

Another important factor is life safety. There are no gang shootouts or showdowns here, robbery or rape are extremely rare. In almost all cities, the streets are well lit at night.

When comparing the pros and cons of living in the state, it is necessary to note the high quality of local products. This is explained by the fact that there is very strict control over the quality of their production.

Life in the village

Many city residents have recently been trying to move to the countryside; this trend is explained by the presidential program for rural revitalization. As part of the latter, many high-quality brick houses are built, which collective farmers receive for free, and after 10 years of living in them and working on the collective farm, they become full owners. In addition, there is plenty of work on collective farms, and the payment is quite acceptable at Belarusian prices.

For example, a tractor driver or milkmaid receives on average an amount equal to 200 - 300 dollars in American money. But prices for goods in Belarus increased noticeably in 2019. But in the village this difference is not so noticeable, especially when it comes to food. The salary of a teacher in a village is 1.5 times more than in the city. Many immigrants have already appreciated such advantages. A village is most suitable for emigrating to this country.

Rumors and reality

Due to some political secrecy, there are many rumors about life in the Republic that do not actually correspond to the real facts or distort them.

Myth number one: free healthcare. Refutation - gratitude to doctors in the form of gifts and offerings is required. The purchase of medicines, systems, syringes, dressings is carried out at the expense of the patient himself. This is due to low wages. For example, a young specialist with a medical degree can expect a salary of 100 US dollars. The qualifications of health workers are approximately at the same level as in the Russian Federation.

The second myth is high-quality and free education. In reality, schools everywhere practice collecting additional funds. Educational materials, school lunches, repairs, everything has to be paid for.

The third myth is the absence of corruption in the Belarusian police. In fact, it also exists, but of course not at the same level and scale as in other states of the post-Soviet space. This mainly concerns road patrol inspectors and local police officers, as it is mainly of a more everyday nature. Explained by a wide range of penalties. Reading reviews from Russians about their stay in the state, many of them note that driving through a prohibitory traffic light sign will cost the driver at least $20, for speeding there is a fine ranging from $15 to $100, and for parking in the wrong place you will have to pay at least $30.

There are quite a lot of police in cities and towns, so it’s quite easy to run into fines. Moreover, there are a lot of moments for which you can get them here.

Summarizing all of the above, we can conclude that the average salary in Belarus allows local residents to live in the state calmly, without frills. But for foreigners, in particular Russians, who have a permanent income in rubles, dollars or euros, life in the Republic will be very comfortable and safe.

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The Belarusian Republic is located next to the Russian Federation. But, despite such close proximity, the foundations and standard of living in these two countries are different. Belarus cannot be called a poor country. It has a fairly developed industry and economic system. But the level of wages leaves much to be desired. And despite this, people If you are going to visit the Belarusian Republic, you will need

Geographic map

The national currency of Belarus is the Belarusian ruble. But it is worth considering that in everyday life, money circulates in thousands, and people receive wages in millions. Therefore, most of the data in this article will be presented in denominated and Belarusian rubles for ease of perception. D. r. - denominated ruble (100 rubles - 1 million Belarusian rubles, b.r.).

The minimum wage in Belarus increased from January 1, 2020. This year it is 375 rubles.

Table. Dynamics of growth of the minimum wage in Belarus in the period from 2003 to 2018.

Year Minimum wage (expressed in Belarusian rubles)
2003 The minimum wage was 3600. At the beginning of the year it was 2200, but it rose twice to 2600 and 3600.
2004 The minimum wage has been raised three times. On March 1, it was 5,700. Then, on July 1, the rate was raised to 7,500. From December 1, this figure remained at around 10,000.
2005 17,000 - one-time increase on March 1.
2006 40,600 - one-time increase on January 1.
2007 The minimum wage was raised twice:
2008 The increase took place on January 1st. From this date the minimum wage was 128,860.
2009 The figure rose on January 1 to 156,900.
2010 The minimum salary was 179,050.
2011 On January 1, the figure was increased to 208,800.
2012 229 700
2013 The minimum wage rate has been increased twice:
2014 The indicator changed eight times:
2013 On January 1, the government decided to set the minimum wage at one million. But over the course of the year, this figure increased eight times. The last increase occurred on November 13th. From this date, the minimum salary rate is equal to the amount of 1,109,120.
2014 6805978
2015 7424092
2016 801,6
2017 995,3
2018 1115,3

The average salary in Belarus is 1080 rubles. But this indicator differs greatly by region.

Table. Average wages in Belarus by region in 2018-2019

In each region there are areas that differ in terms of average wages.

The highest salaries in Belarus are in the following regions of the republic:


List of areas with the lowest average wages:

  1. Sharkovshchinsky district - 4,406,000 b. R.
  2. Miory district - 4,678,000 b. R.
  3. Loevsky district - 4,709,000 b. R.
  4. Ushachi district - 4,820,000 b. R.
  5. Sennensky district - 4,863,000 b. R.
  6. Kormyansky district - 4,902,000 b. R.
  7. Beshenkovichi district - 4,932,000 b. R.
  8. Mstislavsky district - 4,942,000 b. R.
  9. Voronovsky district - 4,991,000 b. R.
  10. Oktyabrsky district - 5,052,000 b. R.

In 2018, the average salary in Belarus sharply declined.

Table. Dynamics of average salary in Belarus in 2018

Salaries by industry

In the Republic of Belarus, aviation workers receive the highest salaries. On average, their salary is 2083.2 rubles.

Belarusians working in the chemical industry earn from 1192.2 rubles, and workers in the mining industry receive from 1212 rubles. The remuneration of workers in the oil refining sector is equal to the amount of 1228 rubles.

Specialists in the financial sector and insurance industry receive approximately 1,394.5 rubles each. Employees of the telecommunications sector earn monthly from 1189.5 rubles.

Representatives of the legal sector can count on a salary of 1105.7 rubles.

In the field of IT technologies, the average salary is 1638.8 rubles. In the construction industry, the salary does not exceed 1,148 rubles, and in the field of transport and communications, monthly employees do not receive more than 846.9 rubles.

In the educational industry, the average monthly salary is 760 rubles. (7.6 million Belarusian rubles). Doctors earn about 895 rubles

In the real estate industry, the average salary is considered to be 1,400 rubles. In the hotel and restaurant business, workers receive approximately 940 rubles. In the manufacturing industry, the average salary is 1200 rubles.

Lowest salaries

Lowest salaries by specialty in 2020:


Rating of the highest paid specialties

The highest paid specialties in the Republic of Belarus are:

  1. Marketing Director - 53 million b. R.
  2. Advertising Director - 53 million b. R.
  3. Trader - 53 million b. R.

Salaries in the medical field

Doctor is the most popular profession in the Republic of Belarus. According to statistics, the city of Minsk alone needs more than two thousand medical workers in various fields.

The salary of a surgeon is 960 rubles, and the salary of an obstetrician-gynecologist is 850 rubles. A dentist receives 1057.8 rubles, and the salary of an otolaryngologist usually does not exceed 769 rubles.

Translated into foreign currency, the salary of a doctor in a public hospital is equal to 478 US dollars, and the salary of a paramedic does not exceed 377 dollars.

The salary of a medical worker consists of three parts:

  1. Basic salary. The rate is determined according to the tariff. Dentists can expect a rate increase of 5% of their total salary and surgeons of 40%. Doctors who manage structural units receive an additional 10 to 30% of the total monthly salary in addition to the basic rate. If a doctor works in a rural area, then by law he is entitled to a 20% bonus.
  2. Allowances. It is awarded for continuity of work experience, achievements in the field of medicine and qualification category.
  3. An additional payment that is accrued if a medical worker works on holidays or weekends, night shifts, or supervises the training of graduate students. For work on holidays, the additional payment is double the salary for the working day. If a doctor works night shifts, then 40% of the shift payment is added to his salary. When supervising students, the additional payment ranges from 15 to 45%, depending on the number of graduate students.

Belarus is very different from Russia, despite the fact that it itself is a close “neighbor” and all the people living there speak Russian. And the atmosphere is different - the surrounding cleanliness catches your eye. How is everything going financially? The average, as in Russia, differs by industry. But it can hardly be called satisfactory, since only 15.7% of the state’s population are satisfied with their income. However, first things first.

Latest data

Today, the average salary in Belarus is approximately 6,000,000 local rubles. This is a little less than 20,000 rubles. in Russian currency. But this, of course, is data valid until the 2016 denomination. Now one is equal to 33.1 Russian. So, according to new data, the average salary in Belarus is ~600 BYN. And now, for convenience, it is worth citing everything as an example at the rate that is valid after the denomination.

The highest wages were recorded in the city of Fanipol. They earn an average of about 1,460 BYN (48,000 rubles). Pruzhany is not far behind - in this city the figures are 1,350 BYN (45,000 rubles).

And, of course, we must not forget about Minsk - the capital of the state. If you believe the latest data from the National Statistics Committee, then the average salary here is 1,115 BYN (37,000 rubles). That is $580 per month. This is approximately the average salary in Belarus in 2015. In 2017 it will be possible to compare with the indicators for 2016.

The most profitable professions

If you believe the same statistics from the National Committee, then civil aviation pilots are paid the most. Their average salary in Belarus is 1,435 BYN (48,000 rubles). The committee immediately refers to the information provided by Belavia. It is alleged that with allowances, additional payments and bonuses, the flight crew receives about 230-260 thousand Russian rubles!

Employees of enterprises producing coke (petroleum products, coal substances, etc.) receive approximately 1,245 BYN (this is about 42,000 rubles). It is worth noting that the work of these specialists is unsafe, and the level of payment in this regard leaves much to be desired.

Middle class

Well, above we named a kind of TOP-3 profitable professions. Now we can move on to the middle class.

This includes employees working in the financial sector. Their average salaries in Belarus are 1,030 BYN. This is approximately 35,000 rubles, in principle, everything is the same as in Russia. Workers in chemical production receive approximately the same amount.

Next come people working in the fields of engineering and architecture. Their average salaries in Belarus are about 970 BYN. This is about 32,000 rubles.

Media specialists earn less. They are paid about 910 BYN per month (~30,000 rubles). The same salary is observed for people associated with the mining industry. And employees of enterprises producing office equipment.

Other industries

An amount of 800-890 BYN (~27-29 tr) is received monthly by specialists who work in the field of scientific development and research, as well as people associated with the extraction of mineral resources (with the exception of fuel and energy). Workers in the construction and publishing industries can count on the same salary.

People working in the trade, repair, insurance, real estate and vehicle maintenance industries earn about the same. Just like Russian Railways workers. The basic average salary in the Republic of Belarus for all of the above specialists is practically the same.

Considering that on January 1 of this year, 2016, a minimum salary of 250 BYN (about 8,300 rubles) was established in this state, then all the indicators are not so bad.

Finally, I would like to talk about the five lowest-paid areas. Livestock - workers in this industry are paid on average 480 BYN per month (RUB 15,900). Next comes the water transport sector - 470 BYN (15,550 rubles). Third place on this list is occupied by creative activities and everything related to entertainment. Its employees receive an average of 450 BYN (14,900 rubles). In second place is the social services industry. The salary of people associated with this activity is 410 BYN (13,580 rubles). And finally, the first place is occupied by the activities of archives, museums, libraries and other cultural places. Employees working in this area receive about 400 BYN (13,300 rubles).

As you can see, the income level of residents of the neighboring state is just as low as ours. So all that remains for them is to wish for an improvement in the economic situation and, accordingly, an increase in salaries.

We present vacancy statistics and market analysis in Belarus. Data current as of January 14, 2020. The total number of vacancies is 62249, the average salary is 100,000. Below you will find extended data with graphs.

Ranking of average salaries by city in Belarus

The highest average salaries are observed in Beshenkovichi, where they earn 2,100,000. Next comes Verkhnedvinsk and 2,100,000. In third place is the amount of 2,100,000 - the average amount earned in Glubokoye.

Distribution of vacancies by industry in Belarus

The greatest need for employees is observed in the Sales industry, with 2,456 vacancies open here. Next - Manufacturing and 814 vacancies. The number 659 closes the top three - this is how many offers are open in the Transport, car service industry.

The highest paying industries in Belarus

In the first numbers - Staff for the home and 1,900,000. Second place with an average salary of 1,800,000 - IT, Internet, communications, telecom. In third place is Journalism, translators with 1,700,000.

TOP job offers in Belarus

The most popular specialty in Belarus is Worker, with 3,347 vacancies open here. Next comes Manager and 3326 vacancies. And 3110 - this is how many applicants are required for the Specialist profession.

Ranking of salaries by profession in Belarus

In first place is Perl Programmer and 6,800,000. Second place with an average salary of 5,600,000 is taken by the Director of the Marketing Department. The director of the department completes the top three with 5,600,000.



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