How Much Do Ukrainians Earn on Average?

Ukrainians had an average full-time salary of Hr.30,926 ($722) as of December 2025, according to the State Statistics Service.

The agency, in its Thursday update, said the figure marked a 13.8% boost from the previous month – but that is only part of the picture, as wide gaps between regions and professions highlight growing disparities nationwide, with rising costs further complicating the math.

Average salary, by region

Kyiv, the capital, tops the chart with an average salary of Hr.48,449 ($1,131), followed by the Luhansk and Kyiv regions at Hr.45,160 ($1,053) and Hr.31,200 ($728), respectively.

Most of Ukraine’s Luhansk region has been under Russian occupation since at least 2024, meaning the data likely shows displaced locals who relocated to (and likely earned money in) other cities while remaining officially registered at their home addresses; data by type of economic activity for the region is unavailable.

Meanwhile, the lowest average salary was recorded in central Ukraine’s Kirovohrad region at Hr.22,110 ($516), followed by Hr.22,450 ($524) in the Chernivtsi region bordering Romania and Hr.22,752 ($531) in the Chernihiv region bordering Russia and Belarus in northern Ukraine.

Currency conversions are based on the official exchange rate of 42.8483 set by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) as of Jan. 30. Below is a full list of average salaries, from high to low, by region:

Data on Crimea is unavailable.

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Average salary, by profession

Similar to an earlier report from Kyiv Post, IT specialists continue to top the average salary chart, earning an average of Hr.74,981 ($1,750) as of December, whereas those in art and creative work have the lowest average at Hr.17,766 ($415).

In March 2024, IT workers had an average salary of Hr.41,326 ($1,081 at the time).

The information and communication industry encompasses roles in publishing, film, video, and music production, radio and television broadcasting, computer programming, information services and telecommunications services.

Soaring inflation

Prices keep rising as Russia’s war continues, so higher wages don’t necessarily translate into greater purchasing power for Ukrainians.

Exchange rates have skyrocketed since 2022: On Jan. 30, 2022, the NBU rate was roughly Hr.29 per USD and Hr.32 per EUR. But by the same date in 2026, that number rose to roughly Hr.43 per USD and Hr.51 per EUR.

As Ukraine relies on imports for some commodities, the exchange rate – along with war-related operational costs – has pushed prices higher for average Ukrainians. A pack of imported pasta that cost Hr.35 in 2021 might now sell for Hr.70 or more.

Fuel is another commodity affected – data from the Ministry of Finance shows that in January 2021, a liter of A-95 gasoline cost up to Hr.32.8 ($1.1 at the time) per liter. As of Jan. 30, 2026, the same liter costs Hr.60.4 ($1.4).

On the bright side, public transport in Kyiv remains at the pre-war fare of Hr.8 ($0.20), and household electricity is still among the cheapest in Europe as of late 2025, partly due to government price caps.

However, these benefits matter only if power is available, which isn’t the case with Russia’s latest attacks wreaking havoc on Ukraine’s energy grid.