Circular 0004/2026 announces revised salaries and allowances for primary teachers under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026, effective 01 February 2026,.
Key updates include:
Pensions: Pensions for pre-existing schemes will be adjusted based on pay parity, while Single Scheme pensions are updated separately via the Consumer Price Index,.
Pay Increase: Whole-time annual basic salaries will increase by 1% or €500, whichever is greater.
Allowances: Allowances in the nature of pay also increase by 1%, with updated rates provided for qualifications, casual work, and posts of responsibility,,.
Salary Scales: The circular provides revised incremental scales distinguishing between teachers appointed before and after 01 January 2011.