Government workers, mark your calendars: September 2018 (E.C.) isn’t just another new month, it’s the month your paycheck levels up.
The Civil Service Commission just dropped the details on a sweeping salary revision that’s about to shake up public sector paychecks:
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- Minimum salary jumps from Birr 4,760 → 6,000
- Maximum salary climbs from Birr 21,492 → 39,000
- Fresh degree grads? You’re starting at Birr 11,500, up from 6,940
- Even employees outside the civil service net are in line for boosts
But raises don’t come cheap. This overhaul demands an extra Birr 160B in budget, pushing the government’s total annual salary bill to a staggering Birr 560B.
Why it matters: This isn’t just about fatter wallets, it’s about navigating inflation, and boosting morale. But with such a hefty budget tag, it’s also a stress test for Ethiopia’s already stretched public finances.
Your coffee takeaway: Paychecks are about to look a lot better, but the government’s balance sheet? That’s a whole other story.
Source: Tikvah Ethiopia
