Over the past four years, the Ukrainian labor market has significantly changed: salaries have increased, the structure of vacancies and employers' priorities have changed. Compared to the pre-war year 2022, the median salary in the country has increased by almost 94%. This is reported by Visit Ukraine.
According to analytics from the OLX Work platform, during this period, not only the level of income has significantly changed, but also the demand for various professions.
Salaries in Ukraine 2026: who earns the most
Among the highest-paid professions in 2026 are both construction specialties and work in the defense sector.
The top five vacancies with the highest median salaries include:
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real estate broker — 112,500 UAH
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service in the Defense Forces — 70,600 UAH
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facade worker — 65,000 UAH
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plasterer — 62,800 UAH
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mason — 55,000 UAH
Construction professions remain consistently highly paid, and the emergence of vacancies in the defense sector is explained by the needs of wartime.
Labor market in Ukraine: which vacancies have become popular
In recent years, the preferences of job seekers themselves have also changed. In 2026, vacancies related to remote or online work receive the most responses.
Among the most popular vacancies are:
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copywriter
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SMM manager
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content manager
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chat operator
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customer service manager
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online store manager
At the same time, employers most often look for workers in the fields of trade, logistics, and skilled trades. In particular, there has been a significant increase in the number of vacancies for drivers and loaders due to changes in logistic chains.
It is projected in Ukraine that there will be a gradual increase in employee incomes in spring. Experts expect that the average salary in Ukraine in March may rise compared to February, which is related to the shortage of labor, competition among employers, and the adaptation of the economy to wartime conditions. It is estimated that the average salary may increase by 1.5% or by 400-450 UAH.