Libya's interim government, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid al-Dbeiba, has adopted a unified salary scale for all state employees. The new scale will apply to all employees in the public and administrative sectors financed by the state's treasury. According to the decision, the Ministry of Finance will coordinate with relevant authorities to prepare a proposal on special allowances for jobs with unique characteristics.
The decision, issued on October 6, 2026, aims to address the existing disparities in salaries between different sectors. Al-Dbeiba had called for a unified salary scale on October 4, 2026, emphasizing the need for social justice among employees. The Ministry of Finance will prepare a proposal for special allowances and submit it to the Council of Ministers for approval.
The unified salary scale is expected to replace existing special salary scales and allowances. All previous decisions and regulations related to special salary scales and allowances will be repealed. The new scale will come into effect from the date of its issuance.
The adoption of the unified salary scale coincides with the end of a teachers' strike that began on September 13, 2026. The strike was called in response to unmet demands, including the adoption of a unified and fair salary scale. Al-Dbeiba announced the resumption of studies on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, after an agreement was reached with the Libyan Teachers' Union.
The Libyan government has been working to address the demands of various sectors, including education. The unified salary scale is part of a broader effort to improve the living conditions of state employees. In 2023, the House of Representatives approved Law No. 18, which regulates the salaries of employees in entities financed by the state's treasury.
The new salary scale is expected to promote fairness and equality among state employees. Al-Dbeiba emphasized the importance of achieving social justice and improving the living conditions of employees. The government has also been working to enhance social protection for employees.
The decision to adopt a unified salary scale has been welcomed by various stakeholders. The Libyan Teachers' Union had been pressing for a unified salary scale, and the government's decision is seen as a step towards addressing their demands. The implementation of the new scale is expected to improve the overall well-being of state employees in Libya.
Key points
- The unified salary scale aims to address existing disparities in salaries between different sectors.
- The new scale will apply to all employees in the public and administrative sectors financed by the state's treasury.
- The adoption of the unified salary scale coincides with the end of a teachers' strike that began on September 13, 2026.
