At the beginning of 2026, Ukraine is seeing a significant increase in nominal incomes, but this rise is accompanied by serious regional and sectoral disparities. According to official data, the average wage in February amounted to 28,321 UAH, which is 22.4% higher than the corresponding figure from the previous year. This is reported by AgroReview. Regional wage characteristics A detailed analysis of the labor market indicates a substantial difference between incomes in Kyiv and regions with a predominantly agrarian economy. In particular, in the capital, the average wage reaches 45,651 UAH, whereas in the Chernivtsi and Kirovohrad regions, this figure is around 20,000 UAH. The main reason for this gap lies in the concentration of large companies, government structures, and defense industry enterprises in Kyiv. Additionally, the growth of average wages in the capital is influenced by significant bonus payments to company executives. At the end of 2025, annual bonuses for top ...