These are the highest salaries for state officials, with a 7% increase
The National Government issued a battery of 22 decrees this week, with which it set a 7% increase in the salary of all public officials...
TL;DR
- The National Government has issued 22 decrees to implement a 7% salary increase for all public officials in 2026.
- The highest basic monthly salaries are for directors of UGPP and ANH, ranging from $34 million to $39 million.
- Total compensation for officials can be significantly higher than their basic salary due to additional components like representation expenses, bonuses, and seniority premiums.
- The Vice President's total income is $41.3 million, including $20 million in representation expenses.
- Ministers receive a total income of $30.7 million, including $14.9 million in representation expenses.
- Higher basic salaries in agencies like UGPP and ANH are due to the state competing with the private sector for technical talent in critical areas.
- Representation expenses are additional payments for high-ranking positions, not part of the base salary.
- The article outlines salary ranges for mayors, governors, the Comptroller General, judicial branch officials, and various other public sector roles.
- Experts emphasize that basic salary does not represent the full income of officials or the total cost to the state, as social benefits and other labor costs are not included.