The Ministry of Finance in Egypt has confirmed that it will begin disbursing salaries for state employees for April 2025 on April 23, a day earlier than the usual schedule. This decision is aimed at alleviating the financial burdens faced by employees and is set to benefit approximately 6 million workers across various ministries and government agencies.
According to Dr. Sherif Khairy, head of the Accounts and Financial Directorates Sector, the disbursement will take place over a period of five days, followed by three days allocated for any outstanding financial entitlements. The ministry has structured the payment schedule to accommodate the workload across different government sectors, ensuring a smooth process for employees.
The announcement comes as part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to streamline salary payments and enhance financial management for state employees. The salaries for April will be available at any time starting from the specified disbursement dates, thus reducing the need for employees to rush to ATMs or bank branches.
The Ministry of Finance has also outlined the salary structure for various job grades for April 2025. Employees at the highest level, classified as excellent grade, will receive a salary of 12,200 pounds, while those in the high grade will earn 10,200 pounds. The general manager grade will receive approximately 9,200 pounds, and salaries will scale down from there, with the sixth grade receiving around 6,000 pounds.
The detailed salary structure for April 2025 is as follows:
- Excellent grade: 12,200 pounds
- High grade: 10,200 pounds
- General manager grade: 9,200 pounds
- First grade: 8,200 pounds
- Second grade: 8,000 pounds
- Third grade: 7,500 pounds
- Fourth grade: 7,000 pounds
- Fifth grade: 6,500 pounds
- Sixth grade: 6,000 pounds
Additionally, the ministry has urged employees to avoid crowding at ATMs, emphasizing that salaries will be accessible at any time from the set disbursement date. This is particularly important as the ministry anticipates a significant number of employees will be seeking to access their funds simultaneously.
Moreover, the Ministry of Finance has set up various channels for state employees to access their salaries, including ATM machines, bank branches, and the Egyptian Post. This multi-channel approach is designed to facilitate easy access and reduce waiting times for employees.
In a related development, the ministry has announced an increase in the minimum wage for state employees, which will take effect in July 2025. The increase varies by job grade, with the highest grade seeing an increase from 12,200 pounds to 13,800 pounds. The high grade will increase from 10,200 pounds to 11,800 pounds, and the general manager grade will rise from 8,700 pounds to 10,300 pounds. These increases reflect the government's commitment to improving the financial well-being of its employees.
The new minimum wage structure after the increase will be as follows:
- Excellent grade: 13,800 pounds
- High grade: 11,800 pounds
- General manager grade: 10,300 pounds
- First grade: 9,800 pounds
- Second grade: 8,500 pounds
- Third grade: 8,000 pounds
- Fourth grade: 7,300 pounds
- Fifth grade: 7,100 pounds
- Sixth grade: 7,100 pounds
The Ministry of Finance's proactive measures to adjust salary disbursement dates and implement wage increases are seen as vital steps in supporting state employees amid rising living costs. As the government continues to navigate economic challenges, these initiatives are expected to provide much-needed relief to workers and their families.
In summary, the early disbursement of salaries for April 2025 is a significant move by the Egyptian Ministry of Finance to support its workforce. With a structured payment plan and a clear salary increase on the horizon, state employees can look forward to more manageable financial conditions in the coming months. The ministry's efforts reflect a broader commitment to enhance the welfare of public sector workers and ensure that their contributions are recognized and rewarded appropriately.
