The minimum wage will rise to 8647 UAH: new amounts from January 1, 2026

Changes in minimum wages and the living wage in Ukraine

According to Главком: From January 1, 2026, minimum wages, hourly wages, and the living wage will increase in Ukraine. In particular, the minimum wage will be 8647 UAH, and the hourly wage will be 52 UAH. The total living wage during this period will be 3209 UAH.

• Living wage for children under six years old - 2817 UAH
• Living wage for children aged six to eighteen - 3512 UAH
• Living wage for working-age individuals - 3328 UAH
• Living wage for people who have lost their ability to work - 2595 UAH
• Living wage for people who have lost their ability to work (for determining the size of the allowance for living in areas of radioactive contamination) - 1600 UAH

The level of provision of the living wage also varies: for working-age individuals it will be 60%, for individuals who have lost their ability to work and persons with disabilities - 100%, and for children - 145% of the corresponding living wage. These changes will affect the socio-economic situation in the country, creating new conditions for the population.

Planned changes in Ukraine in 2026

Planned changes in Ukraine in 2026 also include:

• the possibility to receive notifications about summonses in the 'Reserve+' application
• a 50% increase in teachers' salaries
• the availability of the service for divorce in 'Diya'

These innovations will contribute to improving the quality of life of citizens and adapting to modern conditions.

The implemented changes in the system of minimum wages and living wages reflect the efforts of the Ukrainian authorities to improve social support for the population in the face of economic challenges. The increase in wages may positively affect the purchasing power of the population, which, in turn, stimulates the internal market and may lead to overall economic growth. Important aspects remain ensuring social justice and supporting the most vulnerable segments of the population, which are still relevant issues for state policy.