Y. Tugzhanov: the sums have already been pledged. The increase in salaries in companies will be from 5% to 40%

: 28.04.2022 in 11:15; News; CCS under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan; CCS under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan

There has never been such a large-scale increase in the level of wages in the history of Kazakhstan. Where will the funds come from? Journalists asked a legitimate question at a briefing at the CCS. According to Deputy Prime Minister Yeraly Tugzhanov, everything was foreseen in advance. We are talking about the amount of 197 billion tenge. That is, to increase the wages of employees of budgetary organizations and separately the quasi-public sector. About 200 thousand people. All these funds are provided for a percentage increase in wages.

“I want to emphasize right away that we did not wait for the implementation of the program. Last year, pursuant to the instructions of the Head of State, salaries were increased in many companies, and in relation to the public sector, there is an annual percentage increase, including in the areas of education and healthcare. Therefore, all specific financial resources have been pledged. With regard to the quasi-state sector, we will consider in more detail by industry on Tuesday, it will be specifically indicated from what percentage to what percentage in different enterprises the wages of employees of certain companies will be increased. The amounts are pledged. From 5% to 40% there will be an increase in wages in operating companies,” the speaker answered.

He also emphasized about indexation in connection with inflation. In the future, the requirements for remuneration of large companies will also be resolved.