Angela Kutasiewicz
The document was prepared in response to an appeal by an MP regarding labor remuneration in the education sector. In particular, the parliamentarian asked whether the deadline of September 1, 2026 is still in place, at what stage the reform is at, when the new wage scales will be approved, what kind of increase the teaching staff will receive and how the losses caused by inflation will be compensated.
The Ministry of Finance said that the deadline is preserved – the adoption of the law providing for the changes is scheduled for September 1, 2026.
The reform comes as part of broader changes to public administration. In particular, the public administration reform roadmap for 2025-2027, developed in the context of European integration, provides for the introduction of the principle of “adequate remuneration” based on fairness and incentives for efficiency.
Among the key measures are: development and implementation of the plan of labor remuneration reform for 2026-2032; revision and redistribution of positions in the unified tariff grid; reassessment of functions in the public sector.
It is emphasized, however, that wage increases will be linked to ensuring fiscal sustainability.
“In order to ensure the principle of fiscal sustainability, wage policy measures are linked, among other things, to the tax reform measures proposed for 2027. In this regard, in order to create the fiscal space necessary to increase wages, it is envisaged to implement tax measures aimed at expanding the tax base, reviewing tax and customs benefits, adjusting tax policy, as well as increasing the level of tax discipline through digitalization of tax and customs administration procedures,” the Ministry of Finance’s response reads.
Anzhela Kutasevich called the response “declarative”: “it lacks exactly those elements that are important for people: figures, specific terms and real impact.
“There is no percentage of increase. No clear calendar. No estimate of the impact on teacher income. Teachers need clarity and predictability,” the deputy specified.
