According to Rosstat data, in June 2026, the average monthly salary in the Republic of Yakutia reached 155.8 thousand rubles. This figure is significantly higher than the Russian average (114.7 thousand rubles), placing the region among the top 9 territories in the country with the highest wages.
An analysis of the labor market in Yakutia shows that the highest-earning sectors are led by mining and quarrying (212 thousand rubles), transportation and storage (172.5 thousand rubles), and professional, scientific, and technical activities (164.5 thousand rubles). Additionally, the average salary in the construction sector was 157.7 thousand rubles, while in finance and insurance, it reached 154.4 thousand rubles.
It is worth noting that salaries are not uniform across all sectors in the region. Specifically, in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, the average salary was recorded at around 78.6 thousand rubles. For migrants seeking employment, these statistics can serve as an important guide for assessing the economic situation in the region and choosing a job.
For reference, other Russian regions where the average salary exceeds 150,000 rubles include the Chukotka, Magadan, Yamalo-Nenets, and Nenets Autonomous Okrugs, the city of Moscow, Sakhalin, Kamchatka, and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug.
