Average salary in Ukraine grows by almost 16%

The average nominal salary of Ukrainians in February 2021 was 2.1 times higher than the minimum wage (UAH 6,000). Compared to January 2021, the average nominal wage rose by 1.7%.

The highest average nominal salaries in February were recorded in the information and telecommunications sector UAH 23,001 (up 23.3% from February 2020), in the financial and insurance sector – UAH 22,319 (up 3.3%), in the sector of professional, scientific and technical activities – UAH 17,550 (up 11.4%).

The lowest average nominal salaries in February were recorded in the temporary accommodation and catering sector - UAH 7,892 (up 6.5% from February 2020), in agriculture, forestry and fisheries – UAH 9,596 (up 14.4%), construction - UAH 9,845 (up 6.1%).

As reported, according to the State Statistics Service, the average nominal salary in Ukraine in February 2020 was UAH 10,847, which is up 15.0% from February 2019.

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