The labor market in Ukraine is showing significant dynamics: over the past year, the average salary in job vacancies has increased by 6,000 hryvnias. This was reported by the State Employment Service of Ukraine in a comment to RBC-Ukraine.

Growth in offers and new realities

According to current data from the agency, the average salary offered by employers on the "Unified Job Portal" has reached 30,000 hryvnias. For comparison: in June 2025, this figure was 24,000 hryvnias. Such growth indicates an increase in the cost of labor, especially in sectors where there is a shortage of personnel.

Who earns the highest incomes?

The State Employment Service explains that the highest fees are offered to qualified specialists with experience. High rates are characteristic of those who perform complex work or work under special conditions. In addition, employers are ready to pay more for narrow specialists who are currently in short supply in the market.

The leaders in terms of salary offers are:

  • Managers;
  • International transport drivers;
  • Programmers.

Low-paid sector

At the same time, a significant gap remains between highly qualified and unqualified labor. The lowest salaries are offered to workers who do not require special training. For such vacancies, employers often offer the minimum wage, which in 2026 is 8,647 hryvnias per month.

Reasons for income differences

Experts at the agency note that the spread in labor remuneration between the highest-paid and lowest-paid vacancies is explained by several factors: level of qualification, work experience, complexity of tasks, and shortage of specific specialists in the labor market.

General situation in the job market

Previously, RBC-Ukraine reported that the number of open vacancies in the country is almost twice the number of officially registered unemployed. The main part of the offers is concentrated in Kyiv and large regions, and the most acute labor shortage is observed among qualified workers.

In addition, the seasonal factor also affects the labor market. In the summer of 2026, the peak of vacancies falls on agriculture, trade, the service sector, and production. For students, part-time jobs are available on farms, in food establishments, and delivery services.