Working pensioners receive 12% more: data from the Pension Fund.

According to inkorr.com: Ukraine is experiencing significant growth

in pensions for those who continue to work

after retirement. According to

the data

from the Pension Fund, the average pension amount in October 2025 was 6,436.79 UAH, while for working pensioners this figure amounted to 7,069.37 UAH, which is 632 UAH more.

Increase in the average pension for working pensioners in October 2025

Out of 10.2 million Ukrainian pensioners,

2.8 million people remain economically active

. This category demonstrated the highest income growth dynamics: since the beginning of the year, their average pension has increased by 12.2%, or by 766.61 UAH. In comparison, the overall growth of pensions across Ukraine was 11.2% (plus 647.74 UAH).

Structure of pensioners by types of payments as of October 1, 2025

• by age — 73.05%;

• by disability — 14.54%;

• in case of loss of breadwinner — 6.76%;

• for years of service — 5.09%;

• social pensions — 0.52%;

• lifelong maintenance for judges — 0.04%.

Growth of pensions for working pensioners over the years

Pension increases have been observed for several consecutive years. In 2024, the average pension for working Ukrainians increased by 11.3% (by 641.71 UAH) and amounted to 6,302.76 UAH. A year earlier, the increase was even higher: +17% (by 823.48 UAH) — to 5,661.05 UAH.

Data from the State Employment Center indicates that currently every eighth worker in Ukraine is a person over 60 years old. Experts emphasize that the participation of elderly individuals in the labor market not only supports their income level but also helps balance the burden on the pension system.

Earlier, we mentioned three legitimate

bases for recalculating pensions

. Specialists underline that pension recalculation is not a one-time action, but a right that should be exercised when necessary.

Thus, the growth of pensions for working pensioners reflects not only the increase in the living standards of this category of citizens but also the active participation of the older generation in economic activity. This has a positive impact not only on their finances but also on the overall stability of the pension system.