Kyrgyzstan will raise salaries for state and municipal employees beginning September 1, 2026. The announcement was made by Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, in a message commemorating the Day of State and Municipal Servants. The increase applies to all civil and municipal workers nationwide. Specific details regarding the amount of the salary increase were not disclosed in the initial announcement. This decision aims to recognize the contributions of state and municipal servants and potentially improve public sector employment conditions. The timing of the increase, set for 2026, allows for budgetary planning and implementation. This move signals a commitment to valuing public sector professionals within Kyrgyzstan.