5.5 million employees await August salary increase
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance will begin disbursing August 2026 salaries to government employees starting Sunday, August 23rd. This includes the new increases announced since July, which feature raising the minimum wage to 8,000 Egyptian pounds per month, along with increased allowances and incentives. The distribution process will continue until August 30th, with exceptions made for overdue payments on the 6th, 9th, and 10th of the month. As part of these adjustments, the minimum wage has been increased by 1,000 pounds, and periodic allowances have been raised by 12%. The total cost of these increments amounts to 77.5 billion pounds. Additionally, the Prime Minister announced a 21% wage increase during the upcoming fiscal year for those covered by this decision. Salaries will be available for withdrawal via postal service branches and ATMs without crowds, ensuring organized distribution and convenience for beneficiaries.
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