WIRE — Average nominal wages in the Kursk region reached 80,477.9 rubles ($990) for the period of January to May 2026, according to Kurkstat data. This represents a real increase of 14.3% compared to the first half of 2025. For the month of May specifically, the average accrued salary was 81,748.9 rubles ($1,000), marking a 9.7% increase over the corresponding figure from May of the previous year. Data suggests this upward trend is associated with a persistent shortage of personnel in the real sector of the economy, particularly for production workers and qualified specialists. Highest Paying Sectors The highest earnings are concentrated in capital-intensive and technologically complex industries. The top seven sectors by average monthly salary include:
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