# Czech security forces wage dispute and salary compromise

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> Updated: 2026-10-12T17:02:33.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Czech security forces, including police, firefighters, customs officers, and prison services, are engaged in a dispute with the government over proposed wage increases. Interior Minister Lubomír Metnar previously announced a plan to raise monthly salaries by 2,600 to 2,900 CZK over three years, aiming to increase average salaries for police and firefighters to over 65,000 CZK and add approximately 1,500 police and 100 firefighter positions.

The Union of Security Forces (UBS), led by Aleš Lehký, and other labor unions opposed the initial proposal, arguing it relied too heavily on stabilization bonuses rather than base tariff increases. The UBS demanded a 10 percent increase in basic tariffs and sought meetings with Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Finance Minister Alena Schillerová.

Following negotiations between trade unions and government representatives, a compromise has been reached. Security force members will receive a 2,400 CZK increase in their tariffs next year. Interior Minister Metnar specified that 500 CZK of this amount is intended to cover overtime and standby duties. Justice Minister Jeroným Tejc noted that this fixed-amount increase will most significantly benefit personnel in the lowest pay brackets. While unions had originally requested a 10 percent increase, they accepted the deal due to state budget constraints. The government maintains its commitment to a three-year plan of continuous increases, targeting a starting salary of 50,000 CZK for new police officers after professional training.

## Claims

- Salaries for police, firefighters, customs, and prison services will increase by 2,600 to 2,900 CZK monthly each year for the next three years. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Ministry aims for a starting salary of 50,000 CZK for police and firefighters by early 2029. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The government plans to increase police and firefighter positions and allocate 240 million CZK to cybersecurity. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Ministry aims for average salaries for police and firefighters to exceed 65,000 CZK per month. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Security force unions are demanding a 10 percent increase in basic tariffs. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The government plans to add approximately 1,500 police positions and 100 firefighter positions. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Funding for volunteer firefighters is set to increase by 50 million CZK. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Security force members will receive a 2,400 CZK increase in their tariffs next year. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- 500 CZK of the increase will be allocated to cover overtime and standby duties. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The government guarantees salary increases over three years to reach a starting salary of 50,000 CZK for new police officers. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The fixed-amount increase will benefit those with the lowest salaries the most on average. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Trade unions originally requested a 10 percent increase for the coming year. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Czech security forces to receive 2,400 CZK salary increase

Czech security forces will receive a 2,400 CZK tariff increase next year as part of a government compromise to raise starting police salaries to 50,000 CZK over three years.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-security-forces-to-receive-2400-czk-salary-increase

### 2026-09-29: Czech Interior Minister announces salary raises for police and firefighters

Czech Interior Minister Lubomír Metnar announced monthly salary increases of 2,600–2,900 CZK for police and firefighters, though security unions are demanding higher tariff increases.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-interior-minister-announces-salary-raises-for-police-and-firefighters

### 2026-09-26: Czech security forces protest proposed salary increases

Czech security forces, including police and firefighters, are protesting in Prague against proposed salary increases they deem insufficient to address personnel shortages and rising costs.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-security-forces-protest-proposed-salary-increases

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