The average salary of IT professionals in Belarus is $1,600 – 2,000 (BYN 3,560 – 4,350) while the average salary across all sectors stands at about $530 (BYN 1,200) per month. Keeping in mind the low cost of living, an IT worker can afford a really good life in Belarus.
How much you can earn
Average IT salaries per month in Belarus (USD, before taxes):
- Software developer: 1,700
- Back-end developer: 1,860
- Front-end developer: 1,600
- DevOps engineer: 2,315
- Web designer: 1,030
- System administrator: 1,050
- QA engineer: 2,150
- Technical writer: 850
Average IT salaries in Belarus depending on the technology (USD):
- ABAP/4: 2,575
- Android: 1,900
- BI: 1,675
- C/C++: 2,000
- HTML/ CSS/ JavaScript: 1,500
- Java: 2,000
- .NET: 2,050
- Objective-C/ MacOS/ iPhone: 2,300
- Oracle: 2,500
- PHP: 1,860
- Python: 1,800
- Ruby: 1,830
- 1C: 1,350
IT salaries in Belarus are often pegged to the American dollar exchange rate as the Belarusian ruble is often prone to fluctuations. You can discuss that opportunity with your potential employer before you start working in the country.
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Cost of living in Belarus
The salary of $900 (about BYN 2,000) per month is enough to live in Belarus with a family. The monthly expenses average at about $600 (BYN 1,400) for a family. This sum includes the following costs (BYN per month):
- Rental accommodation: 300–600 (may be partially compensated by your employer)
- Food: 200
- Leisure activities: 20–40
- Utilities and Internet: 40–45