Archival Sense
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- Dec 16, 2025
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The government has released a new public service salary structure for the 2026/27 financial year, with salary increases taking effect from July 1, 2026.
The new pay structure follows Parliament's approval of a Shs9.7 trillion public sector wage bill, with the government continuing to prioritise scientists, teachers and other specialised professionals.
Among the biggest beneficiaries are Chief State Attorneys, whose monthly salaries have increased from Shs8.6 millionto Shs12.8 million. Assistant Commissioners will now earn Shs6.5 million, up from Shs1.6 million, while Commissioners will earn Shs12.5 million.
In the education sector, Grade III teachers will now earn about Shs700,000 per month, up from Shs500,000. Head teachers' salaries have risen to Shs1.5 million, while deputy head teachers will earn Shs1.4 million.
However, science teachers will continue earning significantly more than arts teachers under the government's salary policy.
Meanwhile, Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), deputy RDCs, assistant RDCs and presidential advisors did not receive salary increases and will continue earning their current salaries.
Despite the adjustments, many public servants say salary gaps remain wide, with graduate professionals like arts teachers on lower salary scales still earning less than Shs 2 million per month.
Among the biggest beneficiaries are Chief State Attorneys, whose monthly salaries have increased from Shs8.6 millionto Shs12.8 million. Assistant Commissioners will now earn Shs6.5 million, up from Shs1.6 million, while Commissioners will earn Shs12.5 million.
In the education sector, Grade III teachers will now earn about Shs700,000 per month, up from Shs500,000. Head teachers' salaries have risen to Shs1.5 million, while deputy head teachers will earn Shs1.4 million.
However, science teachers will continue earning significantly more than arts teachers under the government's salary policy.
Meanwhile, Resident District Commissioners (RDCs), deputy RDCs, assistant RDCs and presidential advisors did not receive salary increases and will continue earning their current salaries.
Despite the adjustments, many public servants say salary gaps remain wide, with graduate professionals like arts teachers on lower salary scales still earning less than Shs 2 million per month.
