No Further Salary Increase Measures Until 2027 – President Anura

07-Feb-2026

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government will not take further steps regarding salary increases until 2027 and will not print money or act against fiscal stability in response to protests.

Speaking at an event in Kandy on February 6 to provide housing and compensation to victims of Cyclone Dithva, the President stressed that government spending must align with national income.

Under the IMF agreement, public expenditure must be limited to 13% of GDP, with at least 4% allocated to capital expenditure. He noted that public sector recruitment and allowances cannot continue to expand, and the government must rely on external markets for borrowing.

A new salary policy introduced in 2025 provides phased increases through 2027. Until the full salary adjustment is completed, no new allowances or increases to existing allowances will be granted. Any future decisions after 2027 will depend on fiscal conditions.