By Sylvester W. Korwor | Bong County Correspondent
GBARNGA, Oct. 21 (LINA) — Civil Service Agency (CSA) Director General Dr. Josiah Joekia has reaffirmed that the minimum gross monthly salary for civil servants has been increased to US$150, describing the adjustment as a significant improvement over previous salary levels of US$100 and, in some cases, as low as US$80.
Dr. Joekia made the disclosure during an inspection tour of the ongoing construction of the CSA’s multipurpose regional headquarters in Gbarnga, Bong County, on October 18, 2026. He explained that the salary adjustment was achieved at the end of 2025.
The CSA Director General recalled that when the administration of President Joseph Boakai assumed office, some civil servants were earning gross monthly salaries of US$100, US$98, and US$80, respectively. He said the government had since raised the minimum salary to US$150 across the public service.
Dr. Joekia also disclosed that the government had made significant progress in increasing salaries for certain professional categories in several sectors, including education, agriculture, health, and security, during the 2025 fiscal year.
He acknowledged, however, that the adjustments did not cover every employee within the selected sectors, while maintaining that considerable improvements had been made for workers in the affected categories, particularly those whose salaries were below the US$150 threshold.
The CSA boss further indicated that additional salary adjustments could be considered during the 2027 fiscal year, noting that the government could continue reviewing compensation for public-sector employees as part of efforts to improve workers’ welfare.
Turning to the ongoing regional headquarters project, Dr. Joekia said the facility would serve Bong, Lofa, and Nimba counties, helping to reduce the difficulties rural residents face when traveling from the interior to the CSA headquarters in Monrovia to access services.
He explained that establishing a regional office in central Liberia would bring civil service administration closer to public employees and residents in the three counties, while improving access to services and reducing the burden associated with long-distance travel.
Meanwhile, Dr. Joekia highlighted the government’s recruitment efforts in the agricultural sector, disclosing that district agriculture officers and agricultural extension officers had been recruited across the country to strengthen agricultural productivity.
According to him, recruiting qualified professionals and technical experts would help improve service delivery and advance the government’s efforts to enhance citizens’ livelihoods through increased domestic food production.
He maintained that strengthening the agricultural workforce remained essential to achieving food self-sufficiency, improving rural livelihoods, and supporting national development.
The CSA Director General said the government’s focus on professional recruitment and improved compensation was intended to strengthen the public service and ensure that qualified personnel were available to support the country’s development priorities.