Public Sector Pay

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

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Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

293. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the estimated full-year cost of ensuring that every public sector worker earning under €100 thousand receives a pay increase of 10% in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35647/25]

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Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

The total public service pay bill figure (inclusive of Local Authorities) for 2025 is estimated to be €30.2 billion. This includes all elements of pay, including basic pay, allowances, overtime, premia, and employer PRSI. The estimated cost of a 10% pay increase for public service workers earning less than €100,000 would be approx. €2.8 billion.