Addis Ababa, August 18, 2025 – The Federal Government has announced additional salary adjustments for civil servants beginning in September, expanding its ongoing effort to ease cost-of-living pressures and align wages with the country’s broader reform agenda.
New Salary Structure
According to the Federal Civil Service Commission, the upcoming adjustments will increase civil service pay across all levels:
- Minimum salary: raised from Birr 4,760 to Birr 6,000
- Maximum salary: increased from Birr 21,492 to Birr 39,000
- Entry-level salary for degree graduates: revised from Birr 6,940 to Birr 11,500
- Salaries across other public service roles will also be adjusted
The revisions are expected to raise the government’s annual wage bill to 560 billion birr, an increase of 160 billion birr compared to the previous year.
Reform Context
The announcement is part of Ethiopia’s new economic development vision, which prioritizes inclusive growth, debt reduction, and improved revenue mobilization.
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