The second round of general increase in annualised basic salary for all civil and public service is due to take effect from 1st June 2024, under the Public Sector Pay Agreement 2024-2026. This round will see an additional 1% added to workers’ annualised basic salary.

The pay scales for Fórsa members working in Local Government and Local Services have been updated to reflect the scheduled increase. 

The full schedule of pay increases reads as follows:

2024

• A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 2.25% or €1,125, whichever is greater, from 1st January 2024
• A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% on 1st June 2024
• A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% or €500, whichever is greater, on 1st October 2024

2025

• A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 2% or €1,000, whichever is greater, on 1st March 2025
• A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% on 1st August
• The first phase of local bargaining, equivalent to 1% of payroll cost, on 1st September 2025  

2026

• A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% or €500, whichever is greater, on 1st February 2026
• A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% on 1st June 2026

The revised scales are now available on the Fórsa website and can be viewed here.

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