Tripoli, Libya – On Monday, the Libyan parliament approved a draft law to increase the salaries of army personnel across the country. This move aims at improving the living conditions of military personnel.
It is in light of the continuous rise in the cost of living and prices of goods and services.
in light of the continuous rise in the cost of living and prices of goods and services.
The bill came at the request of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Army, Saddam Haftar.
It stipulated raising the salaries of active military personnel in appreciation of their role in protecting the country.
and stipulated raising the salaries of active military personnel in appreciation of their role in protecting the country.
To help them cope with the economic pressures that Libya is experiencing during the current phase.
Parliament considered the increase a necessary response to repeated demands from members of the military establishment.
the salaries of martyrs
They are suffering from a decline in the purchasing power of their salaries.
The decision also included approving a 150 percent increase in the salaries of martyrs, prisoners, and those wounded in military operations.
This is part of supporting their families and improving their social and living conditions.
And to alleviate the economic burdens placed on them, especially in light of the difficult living conditions the country is experiencing.
This decision comes at a time when Libya is facing increasing economic pressures.
and This comes amid ongoing demands to improve the incomes
of workers in military and security institutions.
This ensures job and social stability, and contributes to strengthening discipline within these institutions.
Conversely, the move raised questions about the state’s financial ability to implement these increases.
This is happening amidst high public spending and a recurring liquidity crisis.
division in the country
In addition to the difficulties the government faces in paying salaries regularly,
this is a result of the existing political and institutional division in the country.
Accurate figures are not available regarding the number of Libyan army personnel or the annual expenditure on their salaries.
This is due to the existing division and the absence of unified official data.
However, unofficial estimates, including statistics published by the “Global Firepower” website,
It indicates that the military spending budget in Libya amounted to approximately US$3.06 billion during 2025.
Libya is almost entirely dependent on oil revenues, which represent more than 95 percent of public treasury resources.
While more than half of the budget is allocated to public sector employee salaries,
This is in addition to government support for basic goods and services. It includes support for bread, fuel,
and healthcare, both within the country and abroad.
