WN Media Group: Salary Survey of the Russian-speaking Industry in 2023
88% of emigrants left Russia in 2022.
The company collected information through a free questionnaire format. The survey was conducted on 27 thematic TG channels, 20 thematic VK communities, as well as among the audience of WN Media Group media resources. A total of 1004 surveys were analyzed.
46% of the Russian-speaking gaming industry resides outside of Russia. 88% of those, who left, left Russia in 2022. Georgia and Serbia are the primary hubs for relocation (32% of those who left chose these two countries).
The percentage of those who left is higher among experienced professionals. A third of Junior specialists left Russia, but almost half of Senior and Lead employees did so.
The largest group of emigrants includes business developers (90%), community development managers (72%), producers, product managers, and project managers (over 60%).
Salary expectations among Russian-speaking professionals are around $3,000 to $4,000. However, they receive slightly over $2,000 in hand.
46.5% of individuals are dissatisfied with their salaries.
The median salary in the gaming industry in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan is $1,700; in Georgia and Serbia, it is $2,200; in Armenia, it is $2,700; in Cyprus, it is $4,450.
Regarding professions, the highest median salary is for middle managers ($3,200) and top managers ($3,700). The lowest earners are PR specialists ($1,200) and support staff ($1,250).
44.4% of the Russian-speaking gaming industry sees no prospects in their current positions.