Ukrainian Wages Reach 31,000 Hryvnia: Regional Pay Disparities Revealed.

December 2025 Wage Figures for Ukraine

According to Novyny.live: In December 2025, the average gross salary in Ukraine reached 30,926 hryvnias, marking a 14% increase from November 2024. After taxes, the average take-home pay was 23,813 hryvnias. This wage growth is a positive indicator for the nation's economy and labor market, reflecting a gradual recovery from recent challenges.

Regional Salary Breakdown

The highest average salaries were recorded in the following regions:

• Kyiv City: 48,449 hryvnias
• Luhansk Oblast: 45,160 hryvnias
• Kyiv Oblast: 31,200 hryvnias

These figures confirm that the capital and its surrounding area continue to offer the most lucrative employment opportunities in the country.

Conversely, the lowest average wages were found in:

• Kirovohrad Oblast: 22,110 hryvnias
• Chernivtsi Oblast: 22,450 hryvnias
• Chernihiv Oblast: 22,752 hryvnias

This data highlights a persistent and significant wage gap between different parts of Ukraine.

It is also important to note that a change in official pay scales for social workers is scheduled for January 1, 2026, where the coefficient for this category will be set at 2.5. This adjustment is expected to influence overall wage levels within the social sector.

The recent rise in average wages suggests a slowly improving economic climate, which could boost consumer spending power. However, the stark regional disparities in pay remain a major obstacle to balanced economic development. The planned salary adjustment for social workers underscores the ongoing effort to support this critical field, which may help address some labor market imbalances.