The average gross salary of a full-time employee in Ukraine was UAH 33,153 in September 2026, according to the State Statistics Service of Ukraine (Derzhstat). That is 24.5% more than in September 2025 and 4.0% more than in August 2026. After 18% income tax and 5% military levy, it equals about UAH 25,527.81 net, by our calculation.
UAH 33,153 / month
Average gross, August 2026
UAH 31,892
Change from September 2025
+24.5%
Kyiv city, September 2026
UAH 48,994
Information and telecommunications
UAH 77,924 / month
Derzhstat publishes the average salary every month from its survey of enterprises on labor statistics. The figures are the average nominal gross salary of a full-time employee, before income tax and military levy. The latest release covers September 2026 and was published on 29 October 2026.
Average monthly salary by activity in Ukraine, 2026
<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Activity, 2026</th><th>Average gross, September</th><th>Average gross, August</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>All activities</strong></td><td><strong>UAH 33,153</strong></td><td><strong>UAH 31,892</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Information and telecommunications</td><td>UAH 77,924</td><td>UAH 79,170</td></tr><tr><td>Financial and insurance activities</td><td>UAH 59,813</td><td>UAH 61,004</td></tr><tr><td>Professional, scientific and technical</td><td>UAH 43,594</td><td>UAH 41,281</td></tr><tr><td>Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning</td><td>UAH 40,919</td><td>UAH 38,630</td></tr><tr><td>Mining and quarrying</td><td>UAH 40,915</td><td>UAH 38,378</td></tr><tr><td>Wholesale and retail trade, vehicle repair</td><td>UAH 38,433</td><td>UAH 36,973</td></tr><tr><td>Public administration and defense, compulsory social insurance</td><td>UAH 37,705</td><td>UAH 41,089</td></tr><tr><td>Other services</td><td>UAH 37,428</td><td>UAH 37,199</td></tr><tr><td>Manufacturing</td><td>UAH 36,387</td><td>UAH 35,842</td></tr><tr><td>Transport, storage, postal and courier</td><td>UAH 31,600</td><td>UAH 30,159</td></tr><tr><td>Agriculture, forestry and fishing</td><td>UAH 30,278</td><td>UAH 30,177</td></tr><tr><td>Construction</td><td>UAH 28,532</td><td>UAH 26,746</td></tr><tr><td>Real estate activities</td><td>UAH 27,444</td><td>UAH 28,302</td></tr><tr><td>Administrative and support services</td><td>UAH 26,207</td><td>UAH 25,722</td></tr><tr><td>Water supply, sewerage and waste</td><td>UAH 24,911</td><td>UAH 24,760</td></tr><tr><td>Education</td><td>UAH 24,457</td><td>UAH 19,109</td></tr><tr><td>Accommodation and food service</td><td>UAH 23,202</td><td>UAH 23,746</td></tr><tr><td>Arts, sports, entertainment and recreation</td><td>UAH 22,103</td><td>UAH 21,619</td></tr><tr><td>Health care and social assistance</td><td>UAH 21,848</td><td>UAH 22,280</td></tr></tbody></table>
Activity changes pay a lot. Information and telecommunications averaged UAH 77,924 gross in September 2026, more than twice the national average. Financial and insurance activities averaged UAH 59,813, against UAH 21,848 in health care and social assistance. Kyiv city averaged UAH 48,994, the highest of any region, and Kirovohrad region UAH 23,673, the lowest.
Setting pay for a hire in Ukraine
Check whether a candidate quotes gross or net pay. On the September average of UAH 33,153, the employee keeps about UAH 25,527.81 after income tax and military levy. Plan for the employer cost too: the unified social contribution adds 22% on top of gross pay, as our guide to hiring in Ukraine shows. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Ukraine?
The average gross salary of a full-time employee was UAH 33,153 in September 2026, according to Derzhstat. These are the latest official figures.
What is the average net salary in Ukraine?
Derzhstat publishes gross figures. After 18% income tax and 5% military levy, the September 2026 average of UAH 33,153 equals about UAH 25,527.81 net, by our calculation.
Which activity pays the most in Ukraine?
Information and telecommunications had the highest average gross salary in September 2026 at UAH 77,924, followed by financial and insurance activities at UAH 59,813 and professional, scientific and technical activities at UAH 43,594.
Is pay higher in Kyiv?
Yes. Kyiv city averaged UAH 48,994 gross in September 2026, against UAH 33,153 for Ukraine as a whole.
How fast are salaries rising in Ukraine?
The average gross salary in September 2026 was 24.5% higher than in September 2025 and 4.0% higher than in August 2026, according to Derzhstat.
