21% of Russians expect income growth by the end of 2026, 51% do not expect changes

21% of Russians expect an increase in income at the end of the year, 51% do not expect changes, 27% have not yet decided.

Among those hoping for a raise, a third expect income growth of more than 30%, and about a third expect an increase of 5%.

Almost half of those surveyed expect a salary increase at their current job or plan to earn more by changing employers; a third chose a part-time job.

MOSCOW, September 25 - RIA Novosti. Almost a quarter (21%) of Russians expect an increase in income at the end of the year, and about half of those surveyed (51%) do not expect any changes, follows from the results of a study of the Rabota.ru and Podrabotka services, which are available to RIA Novosti.

“In the fourth quarter of 2026, 22% of respondents expect income growth, while 51% do not expect such changes, and another 27% have not yet decided,” the report says.

It is clarified that among those who hope for an increase, a third of participants (33%) expect a large increase in income - more than 30%. About a third of respondents (30%) expect a modest increase of 5%, and one in five (21%) expect an increase in the range of 11–20%. The least number of respondents predict growth of 6-10% or 21-30%.

The main source of financial changes for citizens will remain their main job. Almost half of respondents (46%) expect a salary increase in their current place, and about the same number (43%) plan to earn more by changing employers.

Another popular way to strengthen the budget was a part-time job, chosen by a third of respondents (37%). Less than 10% of study participants indicated passive income from investments, deposits, hobbies or rental housing.