Three professions in Ukraine with salaries exceeding 30,000 were named
The State Employment Service has released a ranking of professions with above-average salaries in Ukraine. In 2026, the average salary is about 30,5 thousand hryvnias. Among the most common professions, journalists, IT specialists, and shift supervisors in the industrial sector earn the highest incomes.
Ukraine has identified the three most popular professions where salaries exceed the national average. The data was released by the State Employment Service based on 2026 statistics. According to official data, the average salary in Ukraine is currently approximately 30,5 thousand hryvnias. At the same time, in a number of sectors, incomes are significantly higher and can reach 30–38 thousand hryvnias.
“Ukrainians working in journalism, IT, and manufacturing can expect salaries ranging from 31,000 to 38,000 hryvnias,” the report notes. The ranking includes the three main professions that are currently in the highest demand and consistently maintain high pay levels.
Specialists who search for, verify, and disseminate information earn an average of about 38,200 hryvnias. According to the employment service, the highest salaries are found in the military and in English-language media. IT specialists involved in software development, design, and maintenance earn an average of 34,833 hryvnias. Senior and Lead specialists earn the highest incomes, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud technologies.
This position involves overseeing production processes, organizing staff work, and ensuring production plans are met. The average salary is about 31,000 hryvnias, though experienced shift supervisors managing large teams can earn significantly more.
The State Employment Service notes that demand for these professions remains stable, and pay levels are gradually rising along with competition for qualified specialists. This is due both to the development of the digital economy and to the needs of the industrial sector, which continues to play a key role in the employment structure.
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