Salaries in Ukraine fell in August: debt repayments reached 3.5 billion.

According to inkorr.com: In August, a decrease in the average salary in Ukraine was recorded at 2.2%, while the debts for employee payments reached 3.5 billion UAH. The highest incomes are traditionally observed in the capital, while the lowest are in the Chernivtsi region. This was reported by the State Statistics Service.

Average salary in Ukraine in August 2025

According to the State Statistics data, the average salary of official employees in August was 25,911 UAH, which is 588 UAH less than in July (26,499 UAH).

The highest salaries are received in Kyiv

Where the highest and lowest salaries in Ukraine in August 2025 are

By type of activity, the highest salaries are in the IT and telecommunications sector – 65,213 UAH. Significant incomes are also received by workers in aviation transportation (57,582 UAH) and the financial and insurance sector (52,269 UAH). Meanwhile, the lowest salaries are for education workers – 14,432 UAH, in the cultural sector (libraries, archives, museums) – 14,379 UAH, and in the arts and entertainment – 14,015 UAH.

Growth of wage debt repayments

As of September 1, wage debt reached 3.5 billion UAH. The largest debts are observed in the public sector and in industrial enterprises. Economists associate the reduction of salaries with seasonal fluctuations and a decrease in demand for labor in certain industries.

Throughout 2024, wage debts grew every month. The budget sectors - education and culture - suffer the most, where incomes remain consistently low. Experts note that addressing the issue requires government support programs and oversight of payments.

This situation with salaries and debts indicates serious challenges in Ukraine's economy. The decline in salaries and accumulation of debts points to the need for support in vulnerable sectors such as education and culture, as well as the necessity for effective labor market regulation. To change this trend, government bodies must work more actively on solutions that ensure stability and growth in employee incomes.