Libya's interim government, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeiba, has announced the adoption of a unified salary scale for all public sector employees. The new scale includes a 10% increase compared to the previous one. This move is part of the government's efforts to apply social justice. The decision was made through Decision No. 74 of 2026, issued by Dbeiba.
The unified salary scale aims to settle employees' salaries, with the Ministry of Finance tasked with coordinating with relevant authorities to prepare a proposal on distinction allowances for jobs with special nature and their entitlement rules. This proposal will be presented to the Council of Ministers for approval. The new scale will replace all previous decisions and regulations related to special salary scales or financial benefits.
The decision to adopt a unified salary scale comes after the Libyan government faced an education crisis due to a teachers' strike that began on September 13. The strike, which turned into an open-ended protest, affected government schools across the country. The crisis was resolved after Dbeiba met with the General Union of Libyan Teachers, leading to the resumption of the educational process.
The unified salary scale is expected to improve the living conditions of public sector employees. Dbeiba emphasized the government's commitment to achieving justice in salaries, improving employees' conditions, and enhancing social protection. He also praised the role of unions in safeguarding their members' rights and supporting the continuity of public services.
In 2023, the Libyan Parliament approved Law No. 18, which regulates the salaries of employees in entities funded by the public treasury. The law included various job categories, such as those in security and police agencies, and determined allowance and increase rates based on job categories.
The new unified salary scale will apply to all employees in the public sector, including those in administrative units and public enterprises funded by the treasury. The government aims to ensure fairness and equality in salaries, addressing long-standing disparities and grievances among employees.
Key aspects of the new salary scale include a 10% increase for all public sector employees and the establishment of a single, unified scale to replace previous special scales and financial benefits. The implementation of the new scale is expected to promote social justice and improve the living conditions of Libyan citizens.
Key points
- The Libyan interim government adopts a unified salary scale with a 10% increase for public sector employees.
- The new scale aims to apply social justice and improve employees' living conditions.
- The decision follows the resolution of a teachers' strike that affected government schools across the country.
