In which professions salaries have quadrupled in Ukraine

In Ukraine, over the past four years, salaries have significantly increased in many fields, with the fastest growth recorded in manual labor professions and trade. Data indicates a change in the labor market structure and a sharp shortage of personnel in several specialties. This is reported by RBK-Ukraine.

A study by OLX Work showed that the absolute leaders in income growth were laborers. Their median salary increased by 384% and reached 23,000 hryvnias in October 2025. This is the highest figure among all analyzed professions.

• painters – growth of 215%, to 47,000 hryvnias

• masoners – plus 157%, to 47,500 hryvnias

• fitness trainers – plus 151%, to 15,000 hryvnias

• designers in PR and advertising – plus 150%, to 25,000 hryvnias

• electricians – plus 145%, to 35,000 hryvnias

• foremen – plus 144%, to 50,000 hryvnias

• plasterers – plus 140%, to 60,000 hryvnias

• plumbers – plus 137%, to 41,500 hryvnias.

Salaries in Ukraine: which professions showed the highest growth

Analysts note that the top ten is dominated by manual specialties. This indicates a growing demand for skilled craftsmen and a shortage of technical specialists in the market.

Outside the top 10, a significant salary increase has also been recorded:

• marketers – plus 132%, to 25,500 hryvnias

• bakers – plus 130%, to 30,500 hryvnias

• dentists – plus 129%, to 40,000 hryvnias

• builders and tilers – plus 125%, to 45,000 hryvnias

• couriers – plus 122%, to 30,000 hryvnias

• managers of hotel, restaurant, and tourism business – plus 119%, to 29,500 hryvnias.

The labor market in Ukraine: where incomes are rising the fastest

Overall, the research shows that the highest rates of income growth are currently observed in trade, manual specialties, medicine, technical, and creative professions. In several vacancies, incomes have increased more than twofold, and in some cases almost fourfold.

Let us remind you that manual specialties in Ukraine are increasingly in high demand – and this is reflected in their salaries. Painters, plumbers, tilers, and other skilled workers earn significantly more than the national average. The shortage of personnel in these fields has arisen due to mobilization into the army, aging workers, and the reluctance of young people to choose these professions.