Tunisia launches 2026 wage and pension hikes under finance decree

Tunisia's Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi confirmed the activation of article 15 of the 2026 Finance Law, introducing wage and pension raises retroactive to 1 January 2026. Three presidential decrees adopted at the end of April 2026 (nos 63, 64 and 65) outline the schedule and amounts.

The measures apply to public‑sector agents, local‑government staff, employees of public‑owned enterprises, judges and private‑sector workers covered by collective agreements. Monthly increases are set at 120 dinars for civil‑service categories A1 and A2, 100‑105 dinars for categories A3 and B, and 90 dinars for other categories. A separate decree adds a 120‑dinars annual boost to the judicial allowance for magistrates, with equivalent adjustments for retired judges. Pensions receive the same revaluation.

Payments will be made in tranches over 2026‑2028. The government says the reforms aim to sustain purchasing power, protect social cohesion and support families amid a difficult economic environment, a priority highlighted by President Kaïs Saïed.