MONROVIA – The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) has announced significant salary increases for employees across various levels of the institution, describing the move as part of a broader administrative reform aimed at improving staff welfare, boosting productivity, and strengthening service delivery.
The salary standardization and enhancement program has brought substantial increases for directors, assistant directors, engineers, and lower-income employees, many of whom had previously earned salaries below acceptable living standards.
Under the reform, directors whose gross salaries were as low as US$503.25 now earn US$1,500 monthly, while assistant directors have seen their salaries increase from as low as US$237.90 to US$1,100.
The Ministry has also introduced a more structured compensation system for engineers. Bachelor’s degree holders now receive a gross salary of US$800, up from as low as US$366, while engineers with master’s degrees earn US$1,100.
Prior to the reform, engineers reportedly received the same level of compensation regardless of their academic qualifications.
In a move aimed at addressing income disparities, the Ministry also raised the salaries of lower-paid employees. Staff members who previously earned as little as US$182 now receive a minimum gross salary of US$250, ensuring that no employee within the institution earns below that threshold.
Officials say the salary adjustments are already producing positive results, with employees reporting improvements in their ability to support their families, pay for healthcare, and invest in their children’s education. The Ministry also expects the reform to improve staff morale, increase retention, and enhance overall workplace performance.
According to Public Works authorities, the initiative reflects the government’s broader effort to modernize public institutions, strengthen human resource management, and ensure fair compensation for public servants.
“The reform reflects the broader vision of the administration to modernize public sector institutions, improve human resource management, and ensure that employees are adequately compensated for their service to the nation,” the Minister said.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to employee welfare and institutional efficiency, noting that a motivated and professional workforce remains essential to delivering Liberia’s infrastructure development agenda.
The salary reform forms part of ongoing administrative changes designed to build a resilient workforce capable of supporting national development goals and advancing the country’s economic growth objectives.
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