Average Multimedia Designer Salary in Russia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Multimedia Designer salary for 2024 in Russia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Russian ruble. To keep things simple, we are using the RUB currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚ฝ.

How Much Does a Multimedia Designer Make in Russia?

A Multimedia Designer working in Russia will typically earn around 765,100 RUB per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 359,900 RUB to the highest average salary of 1,212,800 RUB.

Average Annual Salary
765,100 RUB
Average Monthly Salary
63,758 RUB

Lowest Annual Salary
359,900 RUB
Lowest Monthly Salary
29,991 RUB

Highest Annual Salary
1,212,800 RUB
Highest Monthly Salary
101,066 RUB

These are average salaries for a Multimedia Designer in Russia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Multimedia Designer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Multimedia Designer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Multimedia Designer Salaries in Russia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Multimedia Designer will earn in Russia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Multimedia Designer can earn between 359,900 RUB and 1,212,800 RUB on average in Russia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Multimedia Designer in Russia is 810,200 RUB. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 810,200 RUB, and 50% of the population earn more than 810,200 RUB.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Multimedia Designer salary in Russia, 25% of the population are earning less than 525,700 RUB while 75% of the population earn more than 525,700 RUB.

75% of the population earn less than 1,067,500 RUB, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,067,500 RUB.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Multimedia Designer Salary by Experience Level in Russia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average multimedia designer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Multimedia Designer in Russia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 413,900 RUB.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Multimedia Designer salary would increase to 572,200 RUB.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Multimedia Designer, the average salary would be 812,900 RUB.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 991,000 RUB.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Multimedia Designer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,045,100 RUB.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Multimedia Designer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,138,300 RUB.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
413,900 RUB
2-5 Years +38%
572,200 RUB
5-10 Years +42%
812,900 RUB
10-15 Years +22%
991,000 RUB
15-20 Years +6%
1,045,100 RUB
20+ Years +9%
1,138,300 RUB

Multimedia Designer Salary by Education Level in Russia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Multimedia Designer in Russia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Multimedia Designer in Russia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 513,300 RUB.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Multimedia Designer in Russia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 595,300 RUB.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Multimedia Designer in Russia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 868,400 RUB.

  • Master's Degree. A Multimedia Designer in Russia with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,138,300 RUB.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
513,300 RUB
Certificate or Diploma +17%
595,300 RUB
Bachelor's Degree +45%
868,400 RUB
Master's Degree +31%
1,138,300 RUB

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Russia is around 519,000 to 1,560,000 RUB and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Multimedia Designer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Russia, a male multimedia designer will earn an average of 794,900 RUB, while a female multimedia designer will earn around 735,200 RUB.

This means that a male multimedia designer earns approximately 8% more than a female multimedia designer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Russia

Male
794,900 RUB
Female -8%
735,200 RUB

Multimedia Designer Average Pay Raise in Russia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Multimedia Designer in Russia is around 11% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Russia is around 8% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Multimedia Designer in Russia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Russia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Russia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Multimedia Designer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Russia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Multimedia Designer is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Russia earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
1,283,600 RUB
Private Sector -6%
1,212,800 RUB

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Multimedia Designer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Multimedia Designer in Russia.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,023,000 RUB
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,058,300 RUB
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 874,500 RUB
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,113,700 RUB
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 714,600 RUB
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,510,400 RUB
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,196,800 RUB
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,464,200 RUB
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,428,800 RUB
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,212,800 RUB
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,510,400 RUB
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 973,800 RUB
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 790,600 RUB
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,091,600 RUB
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 670,600 RUB
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,333,900 RUB
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,417,600 RUB
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 725,700 RUB
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 675,200 RUB
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,019,200 RUB
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,212,800 RUB
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,320,500 RUB
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 934,900 RUB
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 562,600 RUB
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,655,500 RUB
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,259,300 RUB
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,077,700 RUB
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 934,900 RUB
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,187,900 RUB
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 695,200 RUB
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 615,300 RUB
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,157,300 RUB
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 747,400 RUB
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 864,900 RUB
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 681,500 RUB
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 733,300 RUB
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,306,100 RUB
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 710,500 RUB
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,967,000 RUB
Media Equipment Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 629,800 RUB
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,464,200 RUB
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 983,700 RUB
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,450,700 RUB
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,921,500 RUB
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,835,700 RUB
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,015,600 RUB
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,015,600 RUB
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,858,200 RUB
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,221,600 RUB
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,130,800 RUB
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 780,700 RUB
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,006,300 RUB
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 862,100 RUB
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 975,700 RUB
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,391,600 RUB
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 687,100 RUB
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,765,300 RUB
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 767,000 RUB
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 987,200 RUB
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,007,400 RUB
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 677,100 RUB
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,524,300 RUB
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 680,100 RUB
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,172,900 RUB
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 942,700 RUB
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 929,700 RUB
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 573,500 RUB
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 555,800 RUB
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 698,200 RUB
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 2,254,400 RUB
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,037,600 RUB
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 823,900 RUB
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,028,300 RUB
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 995,200 RUB
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,050,100 RUB

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Russia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Chelyabinsk 792,900 RUB
Izhevsk 710,500 RUB
Kazan 844,100 RUB
Krasnodar 727,100 RUB
Krasnoyarsk 731,700 RUB
Moscow 894,500 RUB
Nizhny Novgorod 828,400 RUB
Omsk 767,000 RUB
Rostov-on-Don 810,500 RUB
Saint Petersburg 843,600 RUB
Samara 767,500 RUB
Saratov 728,500 RUB
Volgograd 705,500 RUB
Yekaterinburg 895,900 RUB

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