Title: Iran’s 2026 Salary Adjustment: Final Figures and Calculation Method Announced
Introduction
In line with the nation’s budgetary planning and continuous efforts to support its workforce, the finalized salary structure for Iranian government employees for the Persian year 1405 (2026) has been detailed. The adjustment, formulated within the framework of the national budget bill, follows a systematic approach to ensure clarity and equity for all civil servants.
The Base Increase and Minimum Wage
Adhering to the established procedure of previous years, the core of the salary adjustment is a uniform 20 percent increase applied to the current year’s minimum wage base. This foundational calculation sets the baseline from which all other adjustments are derived.
- Projected Minimum Salary for 1405: Approximately 15.6 million Tomans for a single employee.
A Structured Calculation System
The salary model for 2026 is designed to be progressive and takes into account family responsibilities. The final salary is calculated by applying a specific percentage increase, which scales according to marital status and the number of children, demonstrating a considered approach to supporting households of varying sizes.
The structured increases are as follows:
- Married employee with no children: 23% increase
- Employee with one child: 26% increase
- Employee with two children: 30% increase
- Employee with three children: 36% increase
- Employee with four children: 39% increase
- Employee with five or more children: 45% increase (maximum)
Estimated Salary Breakdown for 2026
Based on the application of this structured formula, here are the preliminary estimated salaries for different employee categories:
- Single Employee: 15.6 million Tomans
- Married, no children: ~16 million Tomans
- Married, one child: ~16.4 million Tomans
- Married, two children: ~16.9 million Tomans
- Married, three children: ~17.7 million Tomans
- Married, four children: ~18 million Tomans
- Married, five or more children: ~19 million Tomans and above
Please note: These figures are estimates based on the proposed formula and are pending final ratification by the parliament.
Key Takeaways on the 2026 Salary Adjustment
To summarize the key points of the announced salary structure:
- A guaranteed minimum salary increase of 20 percent for all government employees.
- The calculation mechanism continues to be based on family allowances and the number of dependents.
- The maximum possible salary increase is capped at 45 percent.
- The projected minimum wage for the year 1405 is approximately 15.6 million Tomans.
- The final and official figures will be announced upon the parliament’s final approval of the budget.