Where in Ukraine are the highest and lowest salaries: data from the State Statistics Service
30 April 14:42
The average salary of full-time employees in Ukraine rose to 30,356 hryvnias in March 2026. This is according to updated data fromthe State Statistics Service of Ukraine, as reported by "Komersant Ukrainian"
According to the State Statistics Service, in March, the average salary of full-time employees across Ukraine exceeded the 30,000 hryvnia mark for the first time in recent history.
How the average salary has changed
In March 2026, the average salary in Ukraine was:
30,356 UAH
Compared to February, when the average salary was 28,321 hryvnias, the figure rose by 7.2%.
| Month | Average salary |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 28,321 UAH |
| March 2026 | 30,356 UAH |
| Change | 7.2% |
Where are the highest salaries in Ukraine
The highest average salary in March was recorded in Kyiv. In the capital, full-time employees earned an average of 49,381 UAH.
In second place is the Kyiv region, where the average salary was 29,997 UAH.
| Region | Average salary in March |
|---|---|
| Kyiv | 49,381 UAH |
| Kyiv Oblast | 29,997 UAH |
The capital traditionally remains the leader due to the concentration of large companies, the IT sector, finance, corporate headquarters, international organizations, and government agencies.
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Where salaries are lowest
The lowest average salaries in March were recorded in the Kirovohrad and Chernivtsi regions.
| Region | Average salary in March |
|---|---|
| Kirovohrad region | 21,375 UAH |
| Chernivtsi region | 21,453 UAH |
The gap between Kyiv and the regions with the lowest figures remains significant: the average salary in the capital is more than double that of the Kirovohrad and Chernivtsi regions.
Which sectors pay the most
The highest wages in March were observed in the information and telecommunications sector. The average salary in this sector was 85,673 UAH.
This sector traditionally has high earnings due to demand for IT specialists, digital services, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and export services.
Where salaries are lowest by industry
The lowest salaries were recorded in the education sector. There, the average was 19,394 UAH.
This demonstrates a significant gap between high-tech sectors and social sectors, where wage levels remain below the national average.
| Sector | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Information and telecommunications | 85,673 UAH |
| Education | 19,394 UAH |
Wage arrears
As of April 1, 2026, total wage arrears in Ukraine amounted to 3.6 billion UAH.
A month earlier, as of March 1, arrears amounted to approximately 3.5 billion UAH.
This means that despite the rise in average wages, the problem of wage arrears remains a pressing issue.
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