Work conditions in Ukraine

The Active Population in Figures

Working Conditions

Legal Weekly Duration

44 hours for services and trade and 48 hours for industry.

Retirement Age

55 for women and 60 for men. For women, it is gradually being increased to 60 since 2011. It will reach 60 in 2021.

Working Contracts

Employment contracts are regulated by law, collective agreements and individual negotiations. Employees have a probation period that can last between 1 and 3 months. There are three employment contracts: Permanent, temporary and provisional.

Labour Laws

Consult Doing Business Website, to obtain a summary of the labor regulations that apply to local entreprises.

Cost of Labour

Minimum Wage

UAH 6,500 per month since 1st January 2022 (official governmental sources)

Average Wage

Gross average monthly wage: UAH 14,577 (source: State Statistics Service, January 2022).

Social Contributions

Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers: 22% of the gross remuneration (capped at 15 times the minimum salary).
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: 0%

Social Partners

Employer Associations

UCCI - Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Social Dialogue and Involvement of Social Partners

The Federation of Ukrainian Trade Unions, which unites 44 unions and 26 regional associations, brings together more than 10 million members.

Labour Unions

Ukrainian Trade Union Federation

Unionisation Rate

The Ukraine has nearly 15 million unions for an active population of 22 million people.

Labour Regulation Bodies

Ministry of Social Policy