According to the results of the research of the "OLX Job" portal, the labor market in Ukraine in 2024 shows noticeable changes, which are reflected in the number of vacancies and the level of salaries. Compared to 2023, the number of jobs on the platform increased by 6%, and the average salary rose by 12.5%. However, the situation on the labor market varies significantly among large cities, which indicates changes in local markets.
In Lviv, despite the general growth of vacancies across the country, there is a decrease in their number by 10%. This is accompanied by an 11% increase in the number of search engine reviews. In Kyiv, on the contrary, the demand for vacancies increased by 19%, but the number of reviews decreased by 6%. In Dnipro, a more stable situation is observed: here the number of vacancies increased by 6%, and reviews - by 8%.
One of the most noticeable trends has been the growing demand for remote work. The number of ads offering remote work increased by 31%, which indicates the spread of such opportunities in the labor market. The median salary for remote workers also increased by 16%, reaching UAH 19,100.
According to the research, the greatest demand among job seekers in 2024 is observed for such professions as online store manager, factory packer, copywriter, order picker and security guard. This reflects changes in the structure of the labor market, where certain occupations are becoming more popular due to changes in the economy and consumer trends.
Employers have the greatest difficulties when closing vacancies for auditors, pharmacists, auto electricians, designers and dentists. The demand for these professions has remained consistently high, but the relevant specialists are still not always able to meet the needs of the market.
The average median salary in Ukraine at the end of 2024 reached UAH 20,000, which is 12.5% more than in 2023. At the same time, according to the State Statistics Service, annual inflation in Ukraine amounted to 11.2%, which shows that the growth of salaries, although positive, does not always keep up with the rate of increase in the price of goods and services.
Trends among professions: who earns more and who earns less?
Among the professions with the greatest increase in salaries, designers (+64%), SMM managers (+62%), computer repair technicians (+56%), electricians (+50%) and installers (+ 48%). At the same time, a decrease in salaries is observed among facade workers (-10%), security guards (-8%), tutors (-5%), furniture assemblers (-4%) and straighteners (-4%).
The labor market in Ukraine continues to change every year, and 2024 was no exception. The increase in wages by 12.5% indicates an improvement in the economic situation, but the diversity of demand for professions and instability in large cities indicate the need to adapt to new conditions. In the coming year, we can expect further development of remote work, as well as adaptation of professions to new economic and technological realities.
