This increase is part of the government’s commitment to enhancing living conditions through structured social policies.
Government spokesman Mustapha Baitas announced the decision during a press conference after the weekly government council chaired by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. “Starting next January, the SMIG will rise to 17.10 DH per hour, translating to a net monthly salary of 3,045 DH. For agricultural workers, the SMAG will increase to 93 DH per day, or a net monthly salary of 2,255 DH,” Baitas stated.
This initiative underscores the government’s dedication to improving living standards, with Baitas emphasizing, “When this government makes a promise, it keeps it. It’s not just about slogans; it’s about delivering real change.”
Further reinforcing its social orientation, Baitas revealed that the state has allocated 45 billion dirhams to enhance public sector wages by 2026, indicating the scale of this endeavor. “In 2025 alone, 20 billion dirhams will be dedicated to human resources as part of our commitments to social dialogue, while public sector wages are expected to cost the government 26 billion dirhams,” he explained.
He noted that total wage spending in the public sector is projected to increase from 140 billion dirhams in 2021 to 192.8 billion dirhams by 2026, marking a 37.3% rise. “This annual increase accounts for 6% of the total state budget,” he added.
The minimum net monthly wage in the public sector has now reached 4,500 dirhams, reflecting a 50% increase from previous levels. “We have made it clear that social policies are central to our priorities. These are not empty promises but tangible results that directly benefit our citizens,” Baitas declared.
As Morocco implements these wage adjustments, the government is committed to fostering a “social state” aimed at reducing income disparities and strengthening support for workers across various sectors.
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