Government finalises salary increase for Security Services personnel

Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has declared that the Government has finalised and signed a collective agreement with the staff associations representing the nation’s security services.

Key elements of the agreement involve aligning the remuneration for the ranks of Inspector/Chief Officer, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent, which will receive an 8% retroactive one-time back pay for up to twenty-four (24) months.

Additionally, there will be a 3% increase in the basic salary for functional officers holding ranks such as Assistant Inspector/Assistant Chief Officer, Sergeant Instructor, Sergeant, Warder Instructor, Constable, and Warder/Wardress, also with a maximum back pay of 24 months.

The implementation of this agreement is set to take effect in September 2025.