Kyiv's Average Salary in 2026
As of 2026, the average salary in Kyiv has reached 49,381 hryvnias, significantly outpacing the national average of 30,356 hryvnias. This creates a gap of nearly 19,000 hryvnias between the capital and the rest of Ukraine. Compared to the previous month, incomes in the capital have risen by 8.2%. For context, Kyiv remains the country’s primary economic hub, attracting both talent and investment.
Top-Paying Industries
In Kyiv, the highest salaries are found in the IT and telecommunications sector, where the average wage hits 100,703 hryvnias. By comparison, the national average for this industry is 85,673 hryvnias. Other well-paying sectors in Kyiv include:
- Finance and insurance — 75,893 hryvnias;
- Public administration and defense — 65,364 hryvnias;
- Professional, scientific, and technical activities — 53,433 hryvnias.
Teachers in Kyiv earn an average of 24,433 hryvnias, while the national figure is lower at 19,394 hryvnias. In construction, the average salary stands at 22,714 hryvnias; in healthcare and social assistance, it is 24,433 hryvnias; and in accommodation and food services, it reaches 26,218 hryvnias. The arts, sports, and entertainment sector averages 29,268 hryvnias, administrative services 30,921 hryvnias, and agriculture, forestry, and fishing 54,825 hryvnias.
Additionally, average salaries in water supply and waste management amount to 52,046 hryvnias, manufacturing 49,627 hryvnias, real estate operations 47,504 hryvnias, mining 41,128 hryvnias, and transportation and warehousing 34,951 hryvnias. Overall, Kyiv employs 1,037,058 full-time workers, with each employee logging an average of 156 hours per month. These figures cover businesses with 10 or more employees.
The substantial gap between Kyiv’s average salary and the national average highlights the capital’s economic vitality and its role as Ukraine’s primary employment center. Source: Ministry of Finance, State Statistics Service.
High wages in IT and finance underscore a trend toward growth in technology and financial services, which may drive broader regional economic development. These insights are particularly valuable for investors and entrepreneurs evaluating business opportunities in the capital.
As the average salary in Kyiv approaches 50,000 hryvnias, it’s essential to understand how this figure compares to the national average, which has also seen significant growth. For a broader perspective on the salary trends across various regions and industries in Ukraine, including those with the largest disparities, check out our detailed analysis on Ukrainian salary increases.