In Ukraine, some pensioners may receive the maximum monthly pension payments that are allocated for individuals who have made substantial insurance contributions and have a long work history.
According to Ukrainian legislation, the maximum pension cannot exceed ten living wage minimums for individuals unable to work, which in 2025 amounts to 23,610 hryvnias. This rule is established in the Law of Ukraine on "Mandatory State Pension Insurance."
The maximum pension includes all allowances, except those provided for special merits to the Motherland. Payments at the level of 23,610 hryvnias will be granted to Ukrainians who have paid high insurance contributions over an extended period. Such categories include civil servants, members of parliament, local government officials, and scholars.
It should be noted that if this amount exceeds ten minimums, the pension will be reduced. However, this does not apply to veterans of combat operations.
Additionally, Politeka wrote about the proposal in Ukraine to grant the State Audit Office (State Service) a special status and allow the Cabinet of Ministers to independently determine the salaries of its employees.
Changes were made to government bill No. 12245, which was adopted by the Verkhovna Rada in the first reading in December 2024. These changes have drawn criticism from experts who emphasize the need for a comprehensive reform of the agency before reviewing salary scales.