The Government of Liberia, through the Civil Service Agency (CSA), is preparing to roll out a bi-monthly salary payment system that will see civil servants paid twice each month, with each installment representing 50 percent of their monthly earnings.
According to the CSA, the new salary structure is aimed at improving the financial stability of public sector workers by replacing the traditional once-a-month payment system with two scheduled disbursements. The agency believes the approach will help civil servants better manage their finances, reduce dependency on borrowing, and ease the financial pressure many workers face between pay periods.
In preparation for the rollout, the CSA has begun engagements with commercial banks to establish the technical and administrative systems required to support the new payment arrangement. These discussions are expected to ensure seamless processing and timely disbursement of salaries once the system becomes operational.
The agency further disclosed that clear guidelines and procedures will be developed to govern the implementation of the bi-monthly payment system, with emphasis on transparency, efficiency, and consistency across government institutions.
The CSA described the initiative as part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening salary administration and improving the overall welfare and morale of civil servants, while modernizing public service management in line with evolving economic realities.
