In the Leningrad region in 2027, the minimum wage want to increase to 29.3 thousand rubles

First Vice-Governor of the Leningrad region Roman Markov announced today, November 6, at public discussions of the draft budget of the region for 2027-2029, that in 2027 the minimum wage in the region can reach 29,305 rubles. He also said that the subsistence minimum for able-bodied citizens will be 23 591 rubles. This article writes online47.ru

The planned indicators provide for an increase of 6.8% compared to the level of 2026. For comparison, according to the proposed calculations, the federal minimum wage in 2027 will reach 28,935 rubles.

According to Markov, the authorities suggest for 2027 the minimum wage in the region in the amount of 29,305 rubles - an increase of 6.8% by 2026.

The subsistence minimum for the working-age population will be 23,591 rubles, also with an increase of 6.8%. While this is our proposal, we will consider it at a tripartite commission with the participation of employers and trade unions, said Markov.

The speaker said that to increase the minimum wage will need to allocate an additional 1.07 billion rubles from the consolidated budget. In addition, the increase in the subsistence minimum will require another 1.54 billion rubles.