The average salary in Ukraine reached a record: where the highest payments are made.
Record salaries in Ukraine in October 2025
According to inkorr.com: In October 2025, the average salary in Ukraine reached a record level of 25.9 thousand hryvnias. This information is reported by TSN, citing a popular job search website.
Regional differences in salaries
Depending on the region, the highest salaries are observed in Kyiv and Luhansk region, while Chernivtsi and Kirovohrad regions have the lowest indicators. The leaders in salary size are the information and telecommunications industries, while education remains the least paid sector.
Management positions and the IT sector
The highest salaries are offered for management positions and in the IT sector; meanwhile, call center operators, accountants, and road workers have the most modest incomes.
Salary growth over the year
In the last year, salaries in Ukraine increased by 16%. The largest growth is observed in professions such as labeler, trader, and dermatocosmetologist.
The record level of salaries in October 2025 indicates positive changes in the labor market in Ukraine. The growth of the average salary, as well as the increase in certain professions, may be a sign of economic recovery and an increase in demand for skilled personnel. However, regional differences are striking, as the situation remains complex in some areas.
Importantly, high salaries in management and IT positions may encourage young people to choose these fields for their careers, which, in turn, will affect the competitiveness of the economy as a whole.
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