Historic Salary Overhaul: Iranian Parliament Enacts Landmark Pay Rise for Public Sector
In a significant legislative move, the Iranian Parliament has passed a groundbreaking bill, mandating a substantial salary increase for millions of public sector employees. This new law, which originated as an urgent double-emergency plan from the parliament’s Social Commission, marks one of the most notable financial adjustments for the state workforce in recent years.
A Broad and Inclusive Mandate
The legislation, enacted under the framework of the Seventh Development Plan, extends its benefits across a wide spectrum of Iran’s administrative and sovereign bodies. The beneficiaries include:
- Civil servants and all executive agencies.
- Members of the armed forces and institutions under the supervision of the Supreme Leader.
- Employees of the Judiciary, the Islamic Parliament, and the Guardian Council.
- The Assembly of Experts and other key governance institutions.
Substantial Financial Adjustments
The core of the new law introduces a “special extraordinary allowance.” For employees under the Management and Civil Service Law, this allowance has been set with a ceiling of 25,000 points. This is projected to translate into a monthly salary increase ranging from 4 to over 14 million Tomans for individuals. For municipal employees, the specific amount will be determined based on the municipality’s grade and the approval of the Minister of Interior.
Swift Implementation Promised
Alaeddin Rafiezadeh, Head of the State Administrative and Recruitment Organization, has assured the public that the executive by-law for this plan is being finalized. “As soon as it is approved and officially communicated, eligible employees will be able to receive this financial benefit,” he stated, signaling the government’s commitment to a rapid rollout.
Long-Term Financial Impact
The implications of this salary boost extend far beyond immediate monthly paychecks. The new allowance will also be factored into the calculation of retirement pensions, end-of-service bonuses, and leave reserves. The payments will be processed in accordance with the credit limits of each respective institution and will be formally integrated into personnel mandates once the necessary budgetary allocations are secured.
Designed to address specific working conditions and enhance the livelihood of public servants, this unprecedented financial development is set to directly and positively impact the lives of millions of state employees and their families.