President Tebboune Reaffirms Commitment to Higher Wages and Pensions

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has reaffirmed his commitment to continuing increases in wages, retirement pensions, and the national guaranteed minimum wage, while stressing that these measures will be introduced gradually to preserve economic stability and keep inflation under control.

Speaking during his regular media meeting with representatives of the national press, broadcast on Monday evening by public television and radio channels, President Tebboune recalled that two increases in the national minimum wage had already been approved.

He said the current minimum wage had reached what he described as an acceptable level, while announcing that a further increase was being planned.

The president emphasized that future wage adjustments must be implemented carefully and without causing an excessive rise in the money supply, which could create additional inflationary pressure.

He explained that the government’s objective is to manage the injection of money into the economy in a way that supports growth and produces a real improvement in citizens’ purchasing power.

President Tebboune pledged to pursue this approach beginning in 2027, with the aim of ensuring that social measures generate positive economic effects rather than being weakened by rising prices.

He also reviewed several social policies introduced since 2019. These include exempting monthly salaries of 30,000 Algerian dinars or less from personal income tax, increasing wages by 47 percent, and revising retirement pensions on two separate occasions.

The president’s remarks underline the government’s intention to maintain its social support policy while balancing it with broader economic priorities.

By linking future wage and pension increases to inflation control and economic growth, the authorities aim to strengthen household purchasing power without undermining financial stability.