Salaries of Estonia's top officials will rise from April. The increase in salaries depends on two factors: 80% comes from the growth of pension insurance and 20% from consumer price growth. On Thursday, the government confirmed a 5.3% increase in pensions. The same percentage applies to the salaries of public officials.
President Alar Karis and Speaker of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar will receive 10,240 euros per month from April. This is 520 euros more than before. The president will also receive a representation allowance, which is 20% of the salary. In total, the president will receive 12,288 euros per month. The Speaker of the Riigikogu will receive up to 1664 euros for expenses if they are documented.
The salary of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Villu Kõve, will increase by 520 euros. His salary is now 9720 euros per month. In addition, he will receive a representation allowance, which is 20% of the salary. In total, he will receive 12,288 euros per month.
Prime Minister Kristen Michal will now receive 9256 euros per month. This is 249 euros more than before. He will also receive a representation allowance, which is 20% of the salary. In total, the prime minister will receive 11,107 euros per month.
The salary of Riigikogu members will increase by 442 euros. They will now receive 8704 euros per month. In addition, they will receive expense allowances and accommodation allowances if necessary. The Auditor General and the Chancellor of Justice will now receive 8704 euros per month. In addition, they will receive a representation allowance, which is 20% of the salary. In total, they will receive 10,445 euros per month.
The salary of ministers will increase by 212 euros. They will now receive 7868 euros per month. In addition, they will receive a representation allowance, which is 20% of the salary. In total, ministers will receive 9442 euros per month.
The salaries of Supreme Court justices will also increase. The salary of district court judges is now 6942 euros per month. The salary of Riigikogu members is 6656 euros per month. The salary of land and administrative court judges is 6017 euros per month.
Pensions will also increase from April. The average old-age pension will increase by 43 euros. It is now 860 euros per month.