Significant Growth in Average Salaries of Moroccan Civil Servants
In a remarkable development for the Moroccan public sector, the average net salary of civil servants has experienced a substantial increase of 39.4% over the past decade. As of 2026, the average monthly salary for these public servants stands at 10,732 dirhams, compared to 7,700 dirhams recorded in 2016. This rise is documented in the human resources report that accompanies the 2027 draft budget law, reflecting the government's commitment to enhancing the financial conditions of its employees through social dialogue agreements and various salary adjustments aimed at improving the purchasing power of public employees.
While the overall average salary has surpassed the 10,000 dirham mark, there remain noteworthy disparities within the public sector. Civil servants in lower grades earn an average of 5,994 dirhams per month, whereas mid-level employees receive around 7,343 dirhams, and senior officials enjoy average earnings of 12,725 dirhams. Alarmingly, nearly 37% of civil servants still earn 8,000 dirhams or less, while a mere 5% are compensated with salaries exceeding 20,000 dirhams per month. These figures highlight the ongoing challenges of wage inequality within the public sector.
Escalating Government Expenditures and Structural Reforms
In tandem with rising salaries, the government's wage bill has escalated even more dramatically, with state personnel expenditures soaring by 64.5% over the last decade. By 2026, these expenditures reached an impressive 195.3 billion dirhams, a significant increase from the 118.7 billion dirhams spent in 2016. This expenditure now accounts for 10.7% of Morocco's GDP and constitutes roughly one-third of the total state budget, underscoring the financial weight of public sector wages on national finances.
The Ministry of National Education continues to be the largest employer within the public sector, consuming approximately 52.3 billion dirhams, which is nearly 38% of civilian personnel expenditures. This is followed closely by the Interior Ministry and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. Despite the notable increase in personnel spending, the actual number of budgeted civil servants has seen a slight decline, dropping from 583,267 in 2016 to 574,026 in 2026. This decrease reflects ongoing institutional reforms, retirements, and modifications to recruitment practices across vital sectors of the Moroccan government.
As reported by northafricapost.com.
