Ukraine’s Armed Forces salaries in 2025: Minimum pay and combat bonuses
Russia's war against Ukraine (Photo: 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade)
Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel receive a minimum monthly salary of 20,100 hryvnias ($484) in 2025, with combat bonuses ranging from 30,000 to 100,000 hryvnias ($722-2,406) starting June 1, depending on duties and conditions.
The base salary comprises a positional salary, a rank-based salary, and a longevity bonus, with the minimum set at 20,100 hryvnias ($484), varying by rank, position, service duration, and conditions.
Additional payments include raises for service in mountainous areas, bonuses for special duties, academic degrees, cyber defense, and premiums up to 30,000 hryvnias ($722).
One-time payments are provided for specific circumstances, such as retirement or unique tasks, to motivate and compensate for military risks.
Additional payments to military personnel from June 1, 2025
Under Cabinet Resolution No. 168, combat bonuses from June 1 include:
- 30,000 hryvnias ($722) for personnel performing combat or special tasks defending Ukraine;
- 50,000 hryvnias ($1,203) for those in military management, headquarters, or command;
- 70,000 hryvnias ($1,684) for first-line or mission-zone troops;
- 100,000 hryvnias ($2,406) for those in active combat zones, recovering from injuries, or in captivity, paid throughout their detention.
Who is eligible to receive 30,000 hryvnias in the Ukrainian Armed Forces since June
The 30,000 hryvnia ($722) bonus, per Defense Ministry Order No. 260, applies to tasks like intensive training, demining outside combat zones, or defending critical infrastructure.
Who is eligible to receive 50,000 hryvnias in the Ukrainian Armed Forces since June
The 50,000 ($1,203) bonus, per Order No. 566, covers personnel in command structures approved by the Commander-in-Chief or General Staff.
Who is eligible to receive 70,000 hryvnias in the Ukrainian Armed Forces since June
The 70,000 ($1,684) bonus, introduced in 2024, targets troops on the front line or in enemy territory, repeatable monthly, per ArmyInform. Although it is called “one-time” in the Cabinet of Ministers' resolution, it can actually be received multiple times.
Who is eligible to receive 100,000 hryvnias in the Ukrainian Armed Forces since June
The 100,000 hryvnias ($2,406) bonus includes rocket, artillery, and air defense units since Sept. 29, 2024, captives and fallen defenders.
A new 1 million hryvnias ($24,057) contract bonus for 18- to 24-year-olds, with 200,000 hryvnias ($4,812) paid upfront, applies to those with six months of combat service as of Feb. 13, 2025, excluding those with disciplinary issues.
Other payments include first-contract bonuses, annual health assistance, discharge payments, instructor bonuses of 15,000 to 30,000 hryvnias ($361-722), and compensation for fallen and missing soldiers, as well as those returned from captivity.
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