Salary Increases in the Public Sector Effective October
October 18, 2024
Public sector workers will receive salary increases starting October 1, ranging from €18.40 to €90 per month, following a government agreement with unions. The lowest-paid employees will see a 2.4% increase, which is the highest percentage increase. There are mixed opinions among lawmakers regarding the increases, with some worried about the growth of the public salary budget. Despite the concerns, these increases mark the first for eligible employees in 15 years.