The average salary for pensions has decreased for the second time: what is happening.

In August 2025, the average salary for pension calculations in Ukraine decreased for the second consecutive month. According to data from the Pension Fund of Ukraine, the official figure was 19,813.71 UAH, which is 641.94 UAH less than in July, when it was 20,455.65 UAH. In July, a decrease was also recorded — then the salary fell by almost 2,000 UAH month-on-month.

According to inkorr.com: Despite the decline in recent months, the results remain positive on an annual basis. In August 2025, the average salary was 16.5% higher compared to the same time last year, when it was 17,001.36 UAH. Taking into account the inflation rate decrease to 13.2% in August, the real salary growth reached approximately 3.3%.

Salary dynamics in the first months of 2025

The indicators of the first months of 2025 demonstrated significant growth. In January, the average salary for pension calculations increased by almost a quarter — to 18,660.32 UAH, in February — by 21.8%, in March — by 25.9%. In April, this figure reached 19,856.19 UAH, in May exceeded 20,000, and in June — 22,336.81 UAH, which became an annual maximum. From July, a gradual decline began.

Previously, the Pension Fund approved the average salary figure for 2024 at 17,486.60 UAH. This figure served as the basis for pension indexing starting March 1, 2025. Compared to 2023, this indicator increased by 22.2%, reflecting the overall trend of income growth, despite the current decline.

Thus, in August 2025, the average salary in Ukraine for pension calculations decreased again; however, it is still 16.5% higher than in the same period last year. The dynamics of salary in different months of 2025 indicate significant fluctuations, but overall, the trend points to an increase in income, emphasizing the importance of monitoring the economic situation in the country. Such data can influence social programs and policies related to pensions and social security for the population.