Salaries will increase by 70%: which employees will receive more from the new year

In 2026, teachers' salaries increased by 50%, and from January 1, 2027, state and municipal cultural institution employees are expected to have their salaries raised by 70%. The budget draft also includes an increase in the minimum wage to 9546 UAH, although discussions proposed raising it to 12 thousand. This is reported by 04563.com. More details about salary increases for teachers were previously discussed.

The specific amount of the salary depends on the position, workload, qualifications, experience, and allowances. The sum of 12 thousand UAH for the minimum wage is still a proposal and not an approved decision.

How salaries for educators and cultural workers will change

From January 1, 2026, teachers' base salaries were increased by 30% and another 20% from September 1. According to the Ministry of Education, the total increase compared to 2025 amounts to 50%. The actual salary depends on the teaching load, qualifications, experience, and provided allowances.

For state and municipal cultural institution workers, a salary increase of 70% is planned starting January 1, 2027. For certain categories that apply special coefficients, the increase will be 40%. This decision applies specifically to library, museum workers, and other cultural institution employees. Information about salary increases in culture was communicated after the government's decision.

What will happen with the minimum wage and military payments

The government budget draft for 2027 provides for an increase in the minimum wage from 8647 to 9546 UAH. During budget discussions, there was also a proposal to increase it to 12 thousand UAH, but this has not yet been approved.

The issue of financial provision for military personnel remains under discussion. There is currently no approved decision on an automatic 20% salary increase for all military personnel.

In the private sector, employers are reviewing wage payments due to a shortage of staff, competition for specialists, and rising living costs. However, increases of 10–20% are not guaranteed: they depend on the financial capabilities of the specific enterprise. Planned changes to the minimum wage are mentioned in the budget draft for 2027.