Saratov is one of the largest cities in Russia and the Volga region. It is located in the southeastern part of the European territory of Russia. It is the center of the Saratov region. It is an important economic, cultural and educational center. The number of inhabitants of the Saratov agglomeration is 1.2 million people. The standard of living in the city is average. And what is the average salary in Saratov? According to official data, it is close to 30,000 rubles, and according to unofficial data, it is about 2 times lower.
Geographic features
Saratov is located on the banks of the Volgograd reservoir, built on the Volga River. The distance to Volgograd is 389 km, to Samara - 442 km, and to Moscow - 858 km. The area of the city is 394 km2. Height above sea level - 50 m. The city is divided into 6 districts. It is crossed by beams and ravines.
Saratov has a temperate continental climate. Winters are relatively cold and frosty, while summers are hot and dry. Mostthe coldest month is February (-8.1°C), and the hottest month is July (+22.8 degrees). The amount of precipitation is 475 mm per year.
City economy
The economy of Saratov is growing. So, in 2007, expenses and incomes amounted to just over 6 billion rubles, and in 2016 - over 11 billion rubles. However, there has been some decline in economic performance in recent years.
Transport plays an important role in the city's economy. All types of transport are developed in Saratov, including river transport. Public - represented by various options (buses, minibuses, trolleybuses, trams, etc.), there is no metro. High-rise residential buildings are being built up at an active pace. The situation with the industry is different: there is a closure of some enterprises. However, there are still many active industries in the city.
Average salary in Saratov: official data
According to Saratovstat, in 2018, the average salary in Saratov amounted to 30,000 rubles. In total, for the first six months, employees were paid 40 billion rubles, which is 5% higher than in the same period last year. The highest salaries are for employees of mining companies - 55,000 rubles. The CEO receives the most - 90 thousand. Much less, but also decent - a programmer (44,000 rubles). The salary of an engineer is 35,000 rubles, and that of a lawyer and a sales manager is 32,000. The lowest salaries for employees in the fishing industry are only 8,500 rubles.
In Saratov, the number of peopleearning below the living wage.
Dynamics of the average salary and vacancies over the past year
From mid-2017 to mid-2018, there was a slight upward trend in average wages. So, in August 2017, it amounted to 26,587 thousand rubles, and in July 2018 - 28,501 thousand rubles. The main growth was observed between January and February 2018; in other periods, only small fluctuations in different directions were noted.
As for the dynamics of the number of vacancies, it has been rather negative over the past year. But given the large fluctuations from month to month, it is impossible to say for sure whether there is actually a negative long-term trend or not.
Average salaries in Saratov: Internet user data
In addition to official statistics, you can find information on the Internet provided by netizens working in Saratov. The average salary in the city for the last year is only 16,270 rubles. The medical representative of the Moscow Pharmaceutical Company receives the most - 55,000 rubles. This is followed by a programmer with a salary of 35,500 rubles. In third place - an economist - 31,200 rubles. On the fourth - a food technologist (30,000) On the fifth - an accountant (26,500). And, for example, a lawyer receives only 15,250. The average salary of a doctor in Saratov is 137,01 rubles, a pediatrician is 13,300 rubles. The salary of an electrician is 13,000, a teacher is only 8,000, a turner is 12,000, an expert is 9,500, an administrator is 6,000. It is clear that the average salary of a nurse in Saratovwill be small, from 8 to 15 thousand rubles.
This discrepancy between official and unofficial information can be explained by the fact that when calculating average salaries, data on different vacancies are used. Thus, when collecting official data, information is taken on the vacancies of large organizations and enterprises, where higher salaries can take place. The calculation of the average salary in the city also includes information about the money that officials and other high-ranking people receive, so the overall picture looks better than it really is. There may be other reasons as well.
Vacancy "Employment Center" Saratov
Another source of information about the situation with salaries can be sites where vacancies from the "Employment Center" of Saratov are presented. They help to get the right job for those who do not want to become officially registered in this organization. Information about them is freely available on the Internet. Anyone can find out the salary for a specific profession, for example, the average salary of a tiler in Saratov (from 30 thousand rubles), an electric and gas welder, a driver, a locksmith, a cook, and so on. As for generalizing sites, the average earnings are presented only for the most common types of professions in the city.
Vacancy "Employment Center" is systematically updated. If you find a suitable offer from an employer, just click on the appropriate link with the left mouse button, after which all available information will open onthis vacancy, including a contact phone number.
Conclusion
Thus, Saratov is a city with a well-developed economy and a relatively low standard of living. Climatically, it is suitable for most Russians. Despite the closure of some industries, there are a large number of vacancies for working speci alties. The salary there is higher than in other places. The official average salary in Saratov is slightly lower than the average for Russian cities.
