Damascus, March 20 (SANA) PresidentAhmad al-Sharaa issued a decree raising salaries and wages by 50 percent for employees across Syria’s public sector and state-linked entities, as part of broader economic measures to boost incomes
Decree No. 67 of 2026 applies to workers in ministries, public institutions, state-owned companies and administrative units, as well as joint-sector entities in which the state holds at least a 50 percent stake.
The increase covers fixed salaries in effect at the time of issuance and includes promotion-related allowances under existing law.
The decree also extends to temporary, daily-paid and contract workers, including part-time employees and those paid on a production basis, under specified conditions.
It excludes employees covered by Basic Law No. 53 of 2021 issued by the former Syrian Salvation Government, as well as workers who have already received special increases in certain sectors.
The decree also raised the general minimum wage for uncovered sectors to 12,560 Syrian pounds per month.
Under the decree, the Finance Ministry will adjust wage tables and issue implementing instructions, including identifying funding sources.
The measure will take effect on May 1, 2026, upon publication in the Official Gazette.
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