The wage a company offers is not at all dependant upon whether the company is Russian or international. Both types of organizations are apparently prepared to offer high wages for qualified professionals. However, we can say that Russian companies are more likely to offer salaries in rubles, whereas foreign companies tend towards the dollar (and to a lesser extent, the euro).

Another interesting trend is that more companies are giving more attention to benefit packages. A surprising trend is that most often, the larger the salary, the larger the benefit package. This situation is arising because successful companies are willing to pay for highly qualified personnel and see the value of those employees. This is also a hopeful sign that companies are beginning to see that money is not the main stimulus driving the workforce. Employees want to feel that their company cares for them and they want to feel socially secure. This growth in wages and benefits will likely only continue as companies continue to clamor in the “war for talent.”