If bill No. 15224-5, currently under consideration in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, is approved, the minimum wage may increase to 11,183 UAH starting July 1, 2026. The updated government requirements stipulate that to reserve employees and confirm the status of a critical enterprise, an average salary of at least 33,549 UAH per month will need to be ensured.
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Main Provisions of the Bill
Bill No. 15224-5 proposes amendments to the state budget for 2026. Among the key initiatives are additional funding for the security and defense sector, as well as an increase in the minimum wage and old-age pensions. The document is currently under review, and final changes may be made during its passage in parliament. Employers are advised to closely monitor the progress of this bill, as it may significantly impact companies that already have or are planning to obtain the status of critical importance for employee reservation.
“If bill No. 15224-5 is adopted, the minimum wage may rise to 11,183 UAH starting July 1, 2026. Considering the new government requirements regarding the average salary at the level of three minimum wages, to reserve employees and confirm the status of a critical enterprise, an average salary of at least 33,549 UAH will need to be ensured”
Strengthening Salary Requirements for Reservation
On May 22, 2026, the government strengthened the requirements: now, to confirm the status of a critical enterprise, the average salary must be no lower than three minimum wages. If the new law is adopted, this amount will rise to 33,549 UAH per month. For employers operating in frontline areas, the average salary for employee reservation may be 27,957.5 UAH.
Thus, the changes proposed in bill No. 15224-5 may pose a serious challenge for many companies seeking to confirm critical importance and maintain the right to reserve employees. The final decision will depend on the outcomes of the document’s review in parliament.