Belarus is very different from Russia, despite the fact that it itself is a close "neighbor" of it, and all the people living in it speak Russian. And the situation is different - the surrounding cleanliness strikes the eye. And how is everything financially? The average salary in Belarus, as well 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 wealth. However, first things first.
Recent 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 that is valid until the 2016 denomination. Now one Belarusian ruble is equal to 33.1 Russian. So according to new data, the average salary in Belarus is ~ 600 BYN. And now for convenience it’s worthwhile to give everything as an example at the rate that is valid after the denomination.
The highest salary rates were recorded in the city of Fanipol. They earn an average of about 1,460 BYN (48,000 rubles). Pruzhany is also not far behind - in this city the indicators are equal to 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 Statistical Committee, then the average salary here is 1,115 BYN (37,000 rubles). That is 580 dollars a month. That was about the average salary of Belarus in 2015. In 2017, it will be possible to compare with the figures for 2016.
The most profitable professions
If you believe all the same statistics of the National Committee, then most of all they pay civil aviation pilots. 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, bonuses and bonuses, the flight crew receives about 230-260 thousand Russian rubles!
The second place in the ranking of profitable professions is occupied by the IT sphere, as well as industries related to computer technology. Their average salary in Belarus is 1,627 BYN (54,000 rubles).
Employees of enterprises producing coke (petroleum products, coal, etc.) receive about 1,245 BYN (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, a peculiar TOP-3 of profitable professions was named above. Now we can move on to the middle class.
It includes workers 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. Chemical workers also receive roughly the same amount.
Following are people working in the field of engineering and architecture. Their average salaries in Belarus are about 970 BYN. This is about 32,000 rubles.
Media specialists get less. They are paid about 910 BYN per month (~ 30,000 rubles). The same salary is observed among people associated with the mining industry. And the employees of enterprises manufacturing office equipment.
Other industries
The amount of 800-890 BYN (~ 27-29 tr) is monthly received by specialists who work in the field of scientific research and research, as well as people associated with mining (excluding fuel and energy). Workers in the construction and publishing industries can also expect the same salary.
People working in the trade, repair, insurance, real estate and vehicle maintenance industries receive about the same amount. Like the employees of Russian Railways. The basic average salary in the Republic of Belarus for all of the above specialists is practically the same.
Considering that on the first of January of the current year, 2016, the minimum salary of 250 BYN (about 8,300 rubles) was established in this state, then all the indicators are not so bad.
In the end, I would like to talk about the five lowest paid areas. Livestock - workers in this industry pay an average of 480 BYN per month (15,900 rubles). Following is the sphere of water transport - 470 BYN (15,550 rubles). The third place in this list is occupied by creative activity and everything related to entertainment. Her 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 a neighboring state is as low as ours. So it remains for them to wish for an improvement in the economic situation and, consequently, an increase in salaries.