Winner of MasterChef Nataliia Nikishyna revealed how much she earns in 2026

Winner of «MasterChef» Nataliia Nikishyna earns between 1,000 and 5,000 dollars a month. Her income depends on the number of advertising contracts, master classes, and other projects, while mandatory expenses reach around 1,000 dollars. She talked about this on the YouTube channel «Slava Diomin».

How much Nataliia Nikishyna earns in 2026

The main source of income for the chef remains her blog. Nikishyna earns money from advertising integrations and recipe creation for Instagram. Additionally, she conducts gastronomic master classes and lectures in various cities.

A year ago, her average monthly earnings were between 50,000 and 150,000 hryvnias, or approximately 1,000 to 3,000 dollars. In 2026, the gap between weak and successful months has widened.

«On average, there are not many ads in summer. It can be from 1,000 to 5,000 dollars,» Nikishyna explained.

Part of her work does not bring personal income. In particular, all money from seasonal charity dishes and gastronomic dinners goes to the public organization «Zemlyachky».

How the winner of MasterChef spends her money

Nataliia's mandatory personal expenses amount to about 1,000 dollars a month. This amount includes utility payments, pet maintenance and veterinary care, as well as other daily needs.

A separate part of the budget is related to her own kitchen and production shop. The entrepreneur needs to pay for the rental of the premises, employee salaries, service operators, advertising manager's fees, and a car loan.

Nikishyna admitted that the rented workshop she acquired in January was essentially idle until May. During this time, she continued to pay for the premises, even though it was not yet profitable.

Why Nataliia Nikishyna's income changes every month

The level of earnings depends on the season and the amount of advertising. In summer, there are fewer integrations in the blog, while active gastronomic projects and commercial events can raise the monthly income to the upper limit.

Part of the earnings is not used for personal needs, but is reinvested into business development. This money is kept separate to pay the team, rent, and gradually bring her own project to profitability.

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