“Avito” revealed the specialties with the largest increase in vacancies
The first line of the "rating" was taken by tilers - the number of vacancies increased 2.5 times. In second place were builders — an increase of 144%, and the third — road workers with an increase of 136%
By the end of October 2026, the number of vacancies for tile workers increased 2.5 times (+ 146%) compared to the same period last year, they became the leader in the increase in the number of vacancies. This was stated by the Director for work with state bodies of “Avito Work” Pavel Tikhonov on the Day of platform economy, the correspondent of RBC.
At the same time, the average salary offers for tile workers amounted to 141,368 rubles per month.
In second place were builders — an increase of 144% with a salary of 142 thousand rubles, the third — road workers (+ 136%, 80.9 thousand rubles). Also in the top five included PTO engineers (+ 106%, 112.6 thousand rubles) and motorists (+ 103% 123.9 thousand rubles). Close the list of locksmiths-repairers (+89%, 72.1 thousand rubles) and mechanics (+71%, 153.5 thousand rubles)
Tikhonov said that young professionals and students are increasingly considering linear and working professions as a way to quickly start a career and gain competitive income. According to Avito Work, in October, the average salary median for students in this segment amounted to 78.4 thousand rubles, an increase of 14% compared to October last year.
At the same time, the labor market needs not only to train new specialists, but also to develop the skills of those who are already working: technology and artificial intelligence are changing the content of professions faster than educational programs are updated. Therefore, education should not end with obtaining a diploma - it should accompany a person throughout his career, he said.
Also, Tikhonov said that especially the growth of the average salary was seen in the professions available to students. Among masters of repairing household appliances, it grew by 45% (up to 116 thousand rubles), furniture collectors - by 42% (up to 113 thousand rubles), installers - by 28% (up to 126.6 thousand rubles). Also, the growth is observed in the salary offers of receivers - by 23% (up to 80 thousand rubles) and mechanicians - by 17% (up to 118.4 thousand rubles).
This growth is due to the fact that these professions require specific practical skills and responsibilities, and the demand for them remains consistently high.
At the same time, digital platforms can help a person get the first experience and develop professionally. At the same time, it is important to maintain the participation of employers and mentors in the training of employees, so that the experience gained helps them move from simple tasks to more qualified and complex work, Tikhonov emphasizes.
Also, the expert adds, acquired skills and professional experience should be recognized when changing jobs.
On the eve of the Director of the Department of employment and labor migration of the Ministry of labor and social protection of Russia Mikhail Kirsanov said that the number of vacancies for workers on a rotational basis increased by about 100 thousand and reached 185 thousand in two years.
