The average salary in Ukraine will reach 40 thousand hryvnias: government forecast for 2028.

The average salary of Ukrainians is expected to increase by 5 thousand hryvnias annually by 2028, potentially reaching 39,758 hryvnias.

The government has approved a resolution on the forecast of economic and social development until 2028.

Two scenarios for economic development

The forecast includes an optimistic scenario that anticipates improved security in the country, and a pessimistic one based on the assumption of a war with Russia.

According to the optimistic scenario, salaries will rise:

• 2026 — 30,240 UAH;
• 2027 — 35,268 UAH;
• 2028 — 39,758 UAH.

In the case of the pessimistic scenario, the forecast is:

• 2026 — 30,032 UAH;
• 2027 — 34,808 UAH;
• 2028 — 39,436 UAH.

An increase in the number of employed persons and a decrease in unemployment in the country are also expected. Earlier reports indicated stable salaries in Kyiv and a shortage of professions allowing earnings of up to 100 thousand hryvnias.

This news discusses the economic development forecast for Ukraine until 2028, where the average salary of Ukrainians is expected to increase by 5 thousand hryvnias annually. The forecast anticipates two development scenarios, optimistic and pessimistic, depending on the security situation in the country. The government also expects an increase in employed persons and a decrease in the unemployment rate.