How much does it cost to hire a remote Software Engineer in Ukraine?

The median annual salary for a remote Software Engineer in Ukraine is $44,400 USD-equivalent. Including the 22.00% statutory employer tax rate, the total annual cost to hire is approximately $54,168.

What is the employer tax rate in Ukraine?

Employers in Ukraine pay statutory contributions of approximately 22.00% on top of gross salary, covering pension, social security, and other mandatory programs.

Cost to Hire a Remote Software Engineer in Ukraine

Median salary, statutory employer tax burden, and misclassification risk — sourced against public statutory rates, updated for 2026.

Total Cost to Hire (annual)$54,168

Salary Benchmarks

Annual USD-equivalent gross salary percentiles for Software Engineer roles in Ukraine.

Annual salary percentiles in USD
Percentile	Annual Salary (USD)
25th	$27,600
50th (median)	$44,400
75th	$62,400
Local currency: UAH. Figures are USD-equivalent annual gross salary.

Mandatory Benefits in Ukraine

Minimum 24 calendar days paid annual leave per year
Statutory paid sick leave: first 5 days employer-funded, remainder funded via the Social Insurance Fund
Fully paid maternity leave of 126 calendar days
Paid public holidays (subject to temporary suspension provisions under active martial-law legislation)

Compliance Risk

Not yet assessed

Misclassifying a software engineer as an independent contractor in Ukraine can expose employers to back taxes, statutory benefit liabilities, and penalties. An Employer of Record removes this exposure by employing the worker locally on your behalf.

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