By George K. Momo
MONROVIA, June 18 (LINA) –The Ministry of Public Works (MPW), continues to make significant strides in its ongoing administrative and workforce reform agenda, with the latest phase of its salary standardization and enhancement program, bringing substantial improvements to the welfare and livelihoods of employees across the institution.
Addressing journalists on June 11, 2026 in Monrovia, Public Works Minister, Roland L. Giddings indicated that as part of the entity’s commitment to create a motivated, productive, and professional workforce, salary adjustments have been implemented for key categories of staff, including Directors, Assistant Directors, Engineers, and other employees whose earnings previously fell below the national minimum wage threshold.
He disclosed that under the reform initiative, Directors who previously earned gross salaries as low as US$503.25 have been adjusted to a gross salary of US$1,500.00
The MPW boss said the adjustment reflects recognition of his leadership responsibilities and contribution to national development.
He noted that Assistant Directors who once earned gross salaries as low as US$237.90 now receive a gross salary of US$1,100.00, significantly improving their earning capacity and overall standard of living.
The Liberia infrastructure Chief furthered that Engineers also saw major changes in their earnings, where BSc-holding Engineers received a sweeping raise from a gross salary as low as US$366.00 to US$800.00. MSc Engineers were raised to US$1,000.00, while those heading units were placed at US$1,100.00.
“Prior to this reform, all engineers at the ministry made the same amount regardless of qualification. The new structure addresses disparity and rewards education, experience as well as responsibility,” Minister Giddings stressed.
He indicated that the reform has also prioritized lower-income employees adding staff members whose earnings fell below the minimum wage threshold have seen their salaries increased from as low as US$182.00 to a minimum gross salary of US$250.00.
“As a result, no employee at the Ministry of Public Works now earns below US$250.00 gross, marking a historic milestone in the institution’s effort to promote fairness, dignity, and economic security for its workforce” he stated.
Minister Roland L. Giddings pointed out that the salary reform program is already having a positive impact on employees and their families, adding that increased earnings are enabling workers to better provide for their households, invest in their children’s education, access healthcare services, and improve their overall quality of life.
He stated that the initiative is also boosting employee morale, strengthening staff retention, and enhancing productivity across the ministry.
“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” Minister Gidding narrated.
He assured the public that the Ministry of Public Works remains committed to implementing policies that prioritize employee welfare while strengthening institutional efficiency and service delivery.
As Liberia continues to pursue infrastructure development and economic growth, the ministry believes that investing in its workforce is essential to achieving sustainable progress.
He added that the ongoing administrative reforms underscore the ministry’s determination to build a professional, motivated, and resilient workforce capable of driving the country’s infrastructure agenda and contributing meaningfully to national development.