On April 14 former lawmaker Andriy Pavlovskiy started a rumor that lawmakers had quietly tripled their salaries.
The claim sparked a flurry of populist denials by lawmakers and a
discussion of what they should earn. Parliament Speaker Volodymyr
Groisman made clear that already dismal monthly salaries will remain at
about Hr 4,900 after taxes. That’s just over $200. The low official
salaries only encourage lawmakers to supplement their income through
graft, many critics believe.
