In Kyiv and the region, qualified workers are offered up to 120,000 UAH per month. The highest salaries are available for experienced welders and CNC machine operators, but most vacancies offer lower pay. This is reported by the site 1+1 based on the analysis of job vacancies on Work.ua.
The highest paid blue-collar professions in Kyiv in the summer of 2026
The top three most in-demand production specialties are:
- welders: from 35,000 to 120,000 UAH;
- CNC machine operators: from 40,000 to 120,000 UAH;
- electronics installers: from 30,000 to 80,000 UAH.
The average salary of a welder in the capital is about 47,500 UAH. Pay is influenced by experience, type of welding, complexity of structures, and ability to work with different metals. Offers at the 120,000 UAH level are the upper limit, not a typical rate.
CNC machine operators are offered approximately 40,000 UAH at the start. Most vacancies expect 40,000-50,000 UAH, and income up to 120,000 UAH is available for specialists who can configure and program complex equipment.
Electronics installers can earn from 30,000 UAH without significant experience and up to 80,000 UAH with practical skills. The average figure in Kyiv is about 40,000 UAH. The job involves assembling modules, soldering boards, installing components, and testing finished devices.
Why blue-collar salaries are rising in Kyiv in 2026
The largest labor shortage is felt in machine engineering, electronic manufacturing, construction, transportation, energy, and defense enterprises. Due to a lack of workers, employers are raising salaries, offering reservations, social packages, and training directly at enterprises.
Companies are increasingly willing to hire candidates without a specialized diploma if they have basic skills and are ready to learn. Initial training in welding, working on CNC machines, or electronics installation can be obtained through short practical courses, and qualification can be improved during work.
It should be noted that in Ukraine the minimum wage is half of that in Moldova.