State employees' salaries to rise by an average of CZK 2,990 next year

The average gross monthly salary of state employees is set to increase by CZK 2,990 to CZK 47,190 in 2024, a nominal rise of 6.8%. The state budget will allocate an additional CZK 19.4 billion for wages, bringing total spending on salaries to CZK 286 billion. The number of positions in state administration will drop by 739, but overall, state-funded positions will increase by 1,370 to 488,961. Teacher salaries are expected to rise to an average of CZK 56,056. The government has also planned significant increases for judges, prosecutors, and defense personnel.