The Egyptian government has announced plans to increase teachers' salaries in the upcoming academic year. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education on October 5, 2026, the increase aims to improve the financial stability of teachers and recognize their crucial role in the education system. The announcement was made following a meeting between Finance Minister Ahmed Kujuk and Education Minister Mohamed Abdellatif.
The meeting, which took place at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in the new administrative capital, focused on ways to enhance the financial situation of teachers. The two ministers emphasized their commitment to continuing coordination to implement the salary increase, which is expected to be in place by the start of the new academic year. This move is part of the government's efforts to support the education sector and improve the living standards of teachers.
Minister Kujuk stressed the government's dedication to supporting efforts to improve teachers' conditions and enhance their income. He highlighted the ongoing coordination with the Ministry of Education to establish the necessary financial and organizational mechanisms to achieve this goal. Meanwhile, Minister Abdellatif emphasized that improving teachers' conditions is a top priority for the Ministry of Education.
The announcement did not specify the exact value of the salary increase or the mechanism for its implementation. However, it is understood that the increase will be part of the government's efforts to improve the financial stability of teachers. The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education are working together to finalize the details of the increase, which is expected to be implemented in the upcoming academic year.
In a related development, the government has announced that salaries for October 2026 will be disbursed starting from October 22, 2026. This is in line with the government's efforts to ensure timely payment of salaries to employees. The minimum wage for government employees, which was increased in July 2026, currently stands at EGP 8,000.
The minimum wage increase, which came into effect in July 2026, applies to employees in the administrative sector, economic bodies, and public sector companies. According to the new wage scale, the minimum wage for employees in different grades ranges from EGP 8,100 to EGP 14,900. The salary increase for teachers will be implemented separately and is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The government's decision to increase teachers' salaries is seen as a positive step towards improving the education sector. The move is expected to have a positive impact on the living standards of teachers and enhance the overall quality of education in Egypt. Further details on the salary increase, including its value and implementation mechanism, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Key points
- The Egyptian government has announced plans to increase teachers' salaries in the upcoming academic year.
- The minimum wage for government employees currently stands at EGP 8,000.
- Salaries for October 2026 will be disbursed starting from October 22, 2026.
