In a long-awaited official stepAhmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, announced that Wednesday, March 18, 2026, has been set as the final date for the start of disbursing March salaries to state workers, amid confirmation that the increases will reach 1,100 pounds per month for those with lower grades.
Full details of disbursement: The Ministry of Finance has set a precise time plan extending to 8 days, including 5 days allocated for disbursing basic salaries, and an additional 3 days for settling arrears and financial dues for all employees of ministries and government agencies.
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Multiple exchange mechanism:
- Branches of various banks nationwide
- Egyptian post offices spread throughout all regions
- ATM automated teller machines
Details of applicable increases: Statements by the Minister of Finance revealed that the raise system in effect since July 2025 raised the total monthly wage by 1,100 pounds for lower job grades, with the implementation of a new minimum wage of no less than 7,000 pounds per month.
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New bonus structure: Ministerial decisions included approving a periodic bonus of 10% for those addressed to the civil service, and 15% for those not addressed, with a minimum of 150 pounds per month, in addition to additional incentives ranging from 600 to 700 pounds as a lump sum.
Huge government investment: The new budget allocated a record amount of 679.1 billion pounds to wages, recording an exceptional annual growth rate of 18.1%, while securing additional resources to ensure adequate employment in the health and education sectors.
