Shifts in Ukraine's Public Sector Compensation
Ukraine's Ministry of Finance has released new data on public sector wages through a public dashboard designed to ensure transparency in the use of budget funds. This tool provides citizens with direct insight into government spending. According to the ministry's figures, the number of employees in state bodies decreased by 5,100 people in 2025, indicating staff reductions across all major segments of the civil service. Specifically, the headcount fell from 169,800 in 2024 to 164,700 in 2025.
Wage Trends Amid Staff Cuts
Despite the reduction in personnel, the average monthly salary in the offices of central government authorities in 2025 increased from 54,400 hryvnias to 59,700 hryvnias. This represents an average annual growth of approximately 9.7%. The data further reveals that in December 2025, the average salary in these central government offices reached 81,630 hryvnias, which is 2.3% higher than the December 2024 figure of 79,800 hryvnias.
December figures are often seasonally higher as they can include one-time bonus payments. The Finance Ministry continues to use its public dashboard to monitor trends in both employee numbers and wage levels, enhancing the transparency of the process for public oversight.
This data suggests that despite a decrease in the number of public sector employees, wages remain elevated, which may point to an increased workload for the remaining staff.
Transparency in the use of budgetary funds and the publication of such statistics are critical steps for improving public trust in state institutions, a particularly vital effort given the ongoing economic challenges facing the country.