The average nominal salary of Ukrainians in June 2021 was 23.6% higher than the one they received in June 2020 and amounted to UAH 14,313 ($535), the State Statistics Service has reported.
The average nominal salary of a full-time employee of enterprises, institutions and organizations in June 2021 was UAH 14,313, or 2.4 times higher than the level of the minimum wage - UAH 6,000 ($224). Compared to May 2021, the average nominal salary grew by 6%, UkrInform reports.
The highest average nominal salary in June 2021 was recorded in the field of information and telecommunications - UAH 26,197 ($979), 38.4% higher than in June 2020. In second place was the sphere of financial and insurance activities (UAH 22,691, an increase of 17.4%), and in third place was the sphere of public administration and defence, compulsory social insurance UAH 19,868 ($742), an increase of 21.3%.
The lowest average nominal salary in June 2021 was registered in the areas of temporary accommodation and catering - UAH 8,922 ($333), 71.3% higher than in June 2020, administrative and support services - UAH 11,034 ($412), an increase of 17%, and real estate transactions - UAH 11,208 ($419), an increase of 27.6%).
According to the State Statistics Service, the average nominal salary in June 2020 amounted to UAH 11,579 ($432) in Ukraine, which was 7.4% more than in June 2019.
