Overview
Currency
Russian ruble (RUB)
Min wage
12,792 RUB at federal level (some regional variations)
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Mondays to Fridays
Work hours per week
40 hours per week
Tax Breakdown
- State Pension Fund: 22.0% up to wages of RUB 1,465,000 /year (maximum rate). 10% for any amount over it.
- 22.0% up to wages of 1,465,000 RUB per year (Maximum rate) 10% for any amount over maximum
- Social Insurance Fund: 2.9% up to wages of 966,000 RUB per year (Maximum rate)
- Medical Insurance Fund: 5.10%
- Accident Insurance: 0.02% minimum rate (dependent on the degree of professional risk that the employer’s activity entails)
Tax Calculation for Russian Federation
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334

Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334

Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334

Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334

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How it works
Onboarding Process
Onboarding in Russian Federation typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:
Pre-boarding
Pre-boarding
Pre-boarding
Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Russian Federation
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Russian Federation, the following key elements should be included:
Name, contact information, and role of the employee.
Employee Leave Policies
Sick days
- The employer pays sick leave allowance for the first three days and the Social Insurance Fund from the fourth day.
- The amount of sick leave allowance depends on the length of service.
- However, it is not more than 2,301 RUB per day.
Maternity leave
- Maternity leave can be taken for up to 140 days.
- Additional paid childcare leave can be taken until the child turns 18 months.
- The Social Security Fund covers the allowance.
Paternity leave
- New fathers in Russia are not guaranteed any paid paternity leave.
- However, the Russian government does provide paid parental leave that can be used by either of the child's parents (mother or father).
- This parental leave consists of 18 months of paid leave at 40% of the parent’s salary, up to a ceiling.
Public holidays in Russian Federation
- 1 - 10 January: New Year Holidays
- 7 January: Christmas, Russian Orthodox
- 23 February: Defender of Motherland Day
- 8 March: International Women’s Day
- 1 May: Spring and Labor Day
- 9 May: Victory Day
- 12 June: Day of Russia
- 4 November: Day of National Unity
Termination Process
The following grounds can be used to terminate labor contracts:
- Mutual agreement between the parties.
- Expiry of the fixed-term contract.
- At the employer's request - the reasons are limited by law (e.g. staff reduction or if an employee fails to perform his/her work duties or is absent without good reason).
- All termination settlements must be completed during the employee's final working day.
Name, contact information, and role of the employee.
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