Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi Sets Dh20,000 Minimum Wage for Government Employees

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has officially approved a monthly minimum wage of Dh20,000 ($5,445) dedicated to government employees across the emirate.

The newly implemented scheme took effect this week, positively impacting approximately 18,000 employees. This initiative establishes an annual total wage bill of Dh720 million for Sharjah government employees, which also accounts for staff members who are already earning higher salaries.

Under the new structure, new starters holding a university degree will be granted an initial monthly salary of Dh27,125. Meanwhile, individuals joining straight after finishing school are set to receive Dh20,950.

Speaking on the Direct Line radio station on Thursday, Abdullah Ibrahim Al Zaabi, director of Human Resources in Sharjah, announced that various other groups will also benefit from a monthly living allowance of Dh20,000.

“Retirees from Sharjah government and retired citizens who did not work for the Sharjah government and receive supplementary grants, families and employees in Sharjah government will benefit from the new order,” stated Mr Al Zaabi.

Individuals who retire from the Sharjah government will additionally receive this minimum living allowance, impacting more than 2,250 people at a total cost of Dh113 million. Furthermore, the monthly allowance designated for families receiving social service benefits has been established at a minimum of Dh20,000.

Mr Al Zaabi estimated that this specific measure affects more than 6,650 families, carrying a government cost of Dh195.1 million.