Ukraine

Last Update by Phil, 13 Nov 2024

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Exchange Rate

22 Jan 2025

 

Cost of Living

Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Kyiv

Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff

Living Requirement Indicative Amount (UAH)
McDonalds Set Meal 250
Monthly Train and Bus Tickets 375
3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) 42,039
3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) 23,272

Current Inflation Rate

4.8%

Wage

Minimum Wages

  • As of 1st April 2024 8,000 UAH per month, or 48 UAH per hour

Median Salary

Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.

Job Level Monthly Salary (UAH)
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
 Over 10,000
Mid-Level
5 Years
 Over 15,000
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
 Over 20,000
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
 Over 24,000

Annual Salary Growth

6.9%

Statutory Contribution

Country Level

Type Employer Rates Employee Rates Notes
Unified Social Contributions (USC)
(pension, unemployment, disability and occupational accidents) 		22%
Contribution capped at 26,400 UAH 		- All staff

Other Benefit

Other common employment benefits in Ukraine include:

Income Tax

Residents

  • Tax year: 1st January - 31st December
    Tax filing Due Date: 30th April the following year

Country Level

Taxable Income Rate
Flat rate on all income 18%
Military tax levied on all income 1.5%

Non-residents

  • Tax is the same as residents

Working Hours

Statutory

40 Hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week

Typical practice

40 hours
Monday - Friday

Overtime

Anything over 40 hours per week is classed as overtime

  • Work on holidays and rest days: 4 hours over 2 days up to 120 hours per year
  • Regular days off, rest days and public holidays: 2 times regular hourly rate

Employment Contract

Fixed-Term

Used for seasonal work, specific projects and for replacing a temporarily absent staff

Contract Format

Can be verbal, or written in Ukrainian, Russian, bilingual contracts including English are permitted and signed by both parties

Payroll Currency

UAH, USD accepted

Probation

No probation

Contract Period

No minimum or maximum periods apply, if a renewal is considered, a permanent contract is offered

Termination

  • Voluntary resignation:
    - 14 days' written notice
  • Involuntary termination:
    - 2 months' written notice
  • Severance:
    - Applies to all staff for dismissals due to redundancy, staff refusing to transfer or suitability for the position
    - 1 month average salary

Public Holiday

12 days

Leave

Leave Type Entitlement Notes
Annual Leave 24 calendar days All staff with 6 months' continuous service with the same employer
Sick Leave 4 months per calendar year All staff
Maternity leave 126 calendar days, 70 days before birth, 56 after
140 days for multiple or compilated births 		All expectant mothers
Paternity Leave 14 calendar days All expectant fathers
Adoption Leave 56 calendar days for 1 child
72 calendar days for 2 or more children 		All staff adopting children
Other Leave 30 calendar days per year For staff for personal reasons related to family or other situations

Reference

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