Good News for Ethiopian Civil Servants: Salary Increase on the Way

The Ethiopian Commissioner of the Civil Service Commission recently announced important updates regarding salary increase for government employees. Many have expressed concerns about delays in the approved salary payments. However, the commissioner assures that the information from the civil service is official and valid.

Ethiopian Ministry of Finance has approved the supplementary budget for salary increase. This means that government employees will soon see changes in their paychecks.

Here are the key points:

• The October salaries have already been processed through the Civil Service Commission.
• Many institutions have completed their payments, while others are finalizing their adjustments.
• Those who have not yet received their adjusted salaries will be paid retroactively once their preparations are complete.

The new salary structure includes substantial increases for many government workers:

• Higher-grade employees will see their salaries rise from 21,491 ETB to 26,959 ETB, a 25.4% increase.
• Lower-income employees will benefit even more, with some experiencing raises of up to 332%.
• The minimum salary for government employees has increased from 1,100 birr to 4,760 birr.

This salary adjustment will impact approximately 2.4 million public servants, including:

• 2.3 million federal employees
• Members of regional police forces
• Personnel from the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF)
• Staff from the Federal Police Commission

These changes aim to improve the financial well-being of civil servants across various sectors.

The government aims to ease financial pressures on public sector workers by implementing these increases.

This initiative addresses immediate financial concerns and recognizes civil servants’ vital role in national development. As these changes take effect, we can expect positive impacts on employee morale and productivity in the long run.

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