The labor market in Ukraine in 2024 continued to feel the impact of the war and related economic consequences. However, despite the difficulties, the activity of both employers and job seekers is gradually increasing. Salary levels and the number of open positions demonstrate the market's desire to adapt and reach a new equilibrium. This is stated in the OLX Job digest.
According to OLX Work, by the end of 2024, the median salary in Ukraine reached 20,000 UAH (about $480), which is 12.5% \u200b\u200bhigher than the previous year. At the same time, the inflation rate, according to the State Statistics Service, amounted to 11.2%. Despite the increase in salaries in hryvnia equivalent by 13% from 2021, their dollar equivalent decreased by 25% due to currency fluctuations.
The situation with median salaries varies significantly by region. The highest figures were registered in the Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, where the median salary was UAH 22,500. The largest growth over the year was noted in the Kherson region - +45%, reaching UAH 22,000. However, despite the overall positive trends, in a number of regions the indicators remain noticeably lower.
Regions with the lowest median salaries include:.
Experts attribute these indicators to the absence of large enterprises, low economic activity and insufficient infrastructure development in these areas.
Some professions are seeing declining incomes. For example:.
In 2024, the number of vacancies on the OLX Job platform increased by 6% compared to 2023, and the number of responses increased by 4%. Demand for remote work increased by 31%, in particular in such professions as online store manager, copywriter and packager.
However, demand for vacancies in pharmaceuticals, auditing and dentistry remained low.
Let us recall that the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, Daniil Getmantsev, considers the issue of economic reservation one of the most difficult in the last five years. It is impossible to make a decision that would suit everyone.
Previously, Focus wrote which business in Ukraine will pay up to 55 thousand. UAH for reserving an employee from mobilization.