Official data show an increase in salary allocations for employees and retirees in the civil, military, and security sectors in the 2026 budget compared to the current year 2025.
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According to the figures, total spending on salaries rose by about 274 million dinars in the 2026 budget—the highest level in five years.
Salary allocations for employees and retirees in the civil, military, and security sectors have witnessed a gradual increase over the five-year period from 2022 to 2026.
The data indicate that total salaries for the civil, military, and security sectors increased from 4,108 million dinars in 2022 to 5,014 million dinars in 2026, marking a total rise of 906 million dinars over this period, with annual increases ranging between 159 and 237 million dinars.
The figures also show that civil and military pension allocations rose from 1,605 million dinars in 2022 to 1,820 million dinars in 2026—an increase of 215 million dinars over five years, with annual growth ranging from 22 to 65 million dinars.
According to the data, the combined allocations for salaries in the civil, military, and security sectors, along with civil and military pension allocations, will rise by 4.3% in 2026 compared to 2025—outpacing prevailing inflation rates.
Finance Minister Abdul Hakim Al-Shbeleh stated that allocations for salaries of employees and retirees in the civil, military, and security sectors have increased steadily over the past five years, starting in 2022.
He explained that civil and military pension allocations will rise to 1,820 million dinars in 2026, compared to 1,745 million dinars in 2025, after standing at around 1,605 million dinars in 2022. This reflects an annual increase ranging from 22 to 65 million dinars.
The increase of 274 million dinars in allocations for employee and retiree salaries is significant by all measures, with growth reaching 4.3%, exceeding inflation rates of below 2%. These allocations constitute one of the main drivers of domestic demand, as total monthly salaries for civil and military employees and retirees inject around 570 million dinars into the local market—supporting purchasing power, boosting consumption, and consequently driving production and economic activity. (Petra)
