Ukrainian Troops’ Base Pay Lags Behind Average Civilian Earnings
As of 2025, the minimum monetary allowance for Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel is ₴20,100, which is 20% less than the national average salary of ₴25,000.
This amount applies equally to both mobilized soldiers and those who have signed military service contracts.
According to data from the job portal WORK.ua, the average salary in Ukraine in 2025 is ₴25,000, a 25% increase compared to June of the previous year.
The median salary was calculated based on 189,320 job postings on the site over the past three months.
Average salaries for various positions in Ukraine:
- Java Developer — ₴62,500
- International Driver — ₴55,000
- Foreman — ₴45,000
- Auto Mechanic — ₴40,000
- Excavator Operator — ₴37,500
- Web Designer — ₴35,000
- Sales Representative — ₴34,500
- SEO Specialist — ₴32,500
- Cash-in-Transit Guard — ₴30,600
- Driver — ₴30,000
- Hairdresser — ₴30,000
- Cook — ₴26,000
- Accountant — ₴25,000
- Insurance Agent — ₴24,000
- Waiter — ₴23,000
- Warehouse Worker — ₴22,500
- General Laborer — ₴22,500
- Loader — ₴22,000
- Hookah Specialist — ₴22,000
- Soldier (1 year of service) — ₴20,100
- Barista — ₴20,000
- Cashier — ₴19,500
- Parking Attendant — ₴17,900
- Boiler Operator — ₴17,800
- Security Guard — ₴16,500
- Gas Station Operator — ₴16,000
- Doorman — ₴10,500
- Librarian — ₴8,500
In this context, the most significant financial source for military personnel is combat bonuses. Depending on the place of service and combat missions, allowances of ₴30,000, ₴50,000, and ₴100,000 are established, paid proportionally to the time spent on the front line—ranging from ₴1,000 to ₴3,300 per day. Additionally, there is a cumulative bonus of ₴70,000 for 30 days spent on the front line. However, to receive these bonuses, one must survive.
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