New Pay Scale Progressing: Ministry Clarifies Salary Hike for Teachers

The government is moving forward with the implementation of the Ninth National Pay Scale, raising questions about whether private MPO-listed teachers and employees will benefit from the upcoming salary adjustments. Sources from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education have confirmed that MPO-listed educators will indeed receive a pay hike in line with the new scale.

While the government officially provides "grants" to MPO-listed teachers rather than direct salaries, officials clarified that their financial benefits are structurally linked to the national pay scale. The Ministry of Finance is currently factoring in the necessary budget allocations to ensure that both government employees and MPO-listed staff receive the updated benefits simultaneously.

Speaking to The Daily Campus on condition of anonymity, a top official from the Ministry of Education stated that discussions with the Finance Ministry have already taken place regarding this matter. "Even though the government does not provide the entire salary for these employees, it covers a significant portion through the MPO system. Consequently, they are entitled to the benefits of any new pay scale announced by the state," the official noted.

Phased Implementation and Salary Adjustments

Although the Pay Commission initially recommended a 100% to 140% increase in basic pay, the current economic climate may lead to a more conservative adjustment. Sources suggest the final increase might be settled between 60% and 70%.

According to a Finance Ministry source on Monday (May 4), the implementation is likely to occur in three phases:

• First Phase (FY 2026-27): A planned 50% increase of the revised basic pay starting this July.

• Calculation Method: The 50% increase will not be based on the Commission's original high-percentage recommendation. Instead, it will be calculated after adjusting the basic pay by the government-approved 60-70% rate.

A high-level committee is currently finalizing the framework based on the recommendations made during the previous interim government's tenure. A top official confirmed that the proposal is in its primary stages and will soon be sent to the Prime Minister’s Office for final approval. "Implementing the full recommendations of the commission is challenging under present circumstances. Therefore, a proposal to increase the basic salary by 60% to 70% is being prepared for the Prime Minister's consideration," the official added.