Ethiopia raises workers’ wages by up to 81% in economic reform push

• Wage bill to rise by $1.18 billion, nearly one-third of national budget
• Government aims to ease cost-of-living pressures while stabilising economy

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA - Ethiopia will sharply raise salaries for civil servants starting in September 2025, a move officials say is aimed at easing financial burdens and reinforcing national economic stability . . .