The average salary of a teacher is around 13,000 UAH, but with bonuses and additional payments, this amount can significantly increase, reports Politeka.net.
News.LIVE submitted an official request to the Ministry of Education to inquire about the additional payments and bonuses for teachers in 2025.
The primary component of a teacher's salary is the official salary rate. However, it is supplemented by several important allowances, without which a teacher's income would not even reach the minimum established level, according to Politeka.
In particular, teachers receive additional payments for years of service, as well as for the prestige of their work. The allowance for years of service depends on the length of employment: 10% for 3 years, 20% for 10 years, and 30% for 20 years. The prestige allowance ranges from 5% to 30% and is determined by the school principal.
Starting January 1, 2025, a new allowance for teachers in general education schools will be introduced for working in unfavorable labor conditions. According to a government resolution that takes effect at the end of 2024, teachers will receive a monthly bonus of 1,000 UAH without tax burden. This amount will increase to 2,000 UAH starting September 1.
These funds will be provided from the state budget through subsidies to local budgets for additional payments to educational workers. This will help offset the challenges teachers face in the context of the unstable situation in the country.
Moreover, every teacher can expect an annual monetary reward equivalent to one official salary rate for diligent work. There is also a provision for health assistance amounting to one month's salary. Bonuses and additional payments are agreed upon by the school administration, and their amounts depend on the teacher's performance results.