Minister of Economy and Innovation Delina Ibrahimaj announced that the 2026 budget includes a 2.5% salary indexation for all public-sector employees.

She told residents of Administrative Units 7 and 10 in Tirana that this measure aims to protect purchasing power and improve wellbeing across all categories of workers.
“For the first time, the 2026 budget introduces salary indexation. It has never been applied before. Next year, all public-sector salaries will increase by 2.5%, so rising prices do not reduce purchasing power,” Ibrahimaj said.

The 2026 budget also raises the minimum wage to 500,000 lekë. The long-term target is to reach 700 euros by 2030, benefiting around 300,000 citizens.

Ibrahimaj said the government will continue salary increases for several administrative categories, including specialists, healthcare staff and police officers.

The budget also provides higher income for pensioners and indexes pensions. The overall investment for pensions and social support reaches 1.7 billion euros by 2030.

“We will continue to adopt policies that support pensioners and vulnerable groups,” Ibrahimaj said, noting that economic growth allows better wellbeing and fairer income distribution.

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