The Egyptian government has announced the schedule for disbursing salaries for October 2026 to state employees. According to the Ministry of Finance, salaries will be disbursed over five days starting from October 22, 2026. This move aims to ensure timely payment of salaries to employees in the state's administrative apparatus. The ministry has also specified dates for disbursing arrears, which will take place on October 7, 11, and 12.
The minimum wage for state employees will remain at 8,000 Egyptian pounds per month for the sixth grade, in line with the rules and increments set for state employees' salaries. This minimum wage is part of the government's efforts to improve the living standards of its employees. The salary scale for October 2026 has been set based on job grades, with the highest grade receiving 14,500 pounds and the lowest grade receiving 8,000 pounds.
State employees can collect their salaries through various channels. These include Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) using government salary cards, Egyptian banks such as the National Bank of Egypt, Bank of Egypt, and Cairo Bank, post offices, and approved electronic payment companies that offer cash withdrawal services. This multi-channel approach aims to provide employees with convenient and flexible options for collecting their salaries.
The Ministry of Finance has also released a schedule for disbursing salaries for the last quarter of 2026. For October, salaries will be disbursed starting from October 22, with arrears paid on October 7, 11, and 12. Similar schedules have been set for November and December, with salaries disbursed on the 24th of each month and arrears paid over three days starting from the 8th of each month.
The salary scale for October 2026 varies based on job grades. The highest grade, 'Mumtaz', will receive 14,500 pounds, while the 'High' grade will receive 12,250 pounds. Lower grades, including 'Manager General', 'First Grade', 'Second Grade', 'Third Grade', 'Fourth Grade', 'Fifth Grade', and 'Sixth Grade', will receive 11,250, 9,500, 9,000, 8,750, 8,500, 8,250, and 8,000 pounds, respectively.
The government's decision to disburse salaries over several days aims to avoid congestion at banks and ATMs. By spreading out the payment dates, employees can collect their salaries at their convenience, reducing pressure on banking infrastructure. This approach also reflects the government's efforts to improve the efficiency of public administration and enhance employee satisfaction.
The Ministry of Finance's move to provide multiple channels for salary disbursement is part of its efforts to modernize public administration and improve services for state employees. By leveraging technology and expanding payment options, the government aims to make salary collection more efficient, convenient, and secure for employees.
Key points
- The Egyptian government has set October 22, 2026, as the start date for disbursing October 2026 salaries to state employees.
- Salaries will be disbursed over five days, with arrears paid on October 7, 11, and 12, 2026.
- The minimum wage for state employees remains at 8,000 Egyptian pounds per month for the sixth grade.
