A new analysis of Russian job listings reveals that data scientists, programmers, and developers command the highest salaries among professionals whose roles require artificial intelligence expertise. The study, conducted by hh.ru and reviewed by RIA Novosti, examined over 21,600 vacancies during the first half of 2026.

Data scientists lead the pack with average monthly offers of 200,000 rubles, while programmers and developers follow at 126,200 rubles. Sales and customer service managers with AI skills can expect around 110,300 rubles per month. Marketing and internet marketing managers average 91,000 rubles.

Lower down the pay scale, copywriters, editors, and proofreaders who work with AI earn roughly 83,400 rubles monthly—on par with video operators and editors. Designers and artists receive about 83,300 rubles. Teachers with AI expertise average 74,200 rubles, while SMM and content managers earn 73,200 rubles. Secretaries, executive assistants, and office assistants see the lowest offers at 66,200 rubles per month. The findings underscore how AI proficiency increasingly determines compensation across a wide range of professions in Russia's evolving job market.

Source: RIA Novosti