President signs decree approving 10% increase in public sector wages, pensions, and student stipends

From July 1, 2025, pensions and social allowances, including child benefits and financial aid for low-income families, will rise by 10%. The decree, titled “On Increasing Salaries, Pensions, Scholarships, and Allowances,” outlines the specific changes.

Adjusted minimum payment amounts:

• Minimum age-based pension: 918,000 UZS per month
• Minimum disability pension: 1,012,000 UZS per month
• Child benefits for low-income families:
• For each child under 3: 360,000 UZS/month
• For each child aged 3 to 18: 275,000 UZS/month
• Additional for the second child: 165,000 UZS/month
• Additional for the third and subsequent children: 110,000 UZS/month
• Monthly financial assistance for low-income families: 420,000 UZS
• Other types of pensions and allowances will be defined according to an official appendix.

From August 1, 2025:

• Salaries of public sector employees and scholarships will increase by 10%.

Revised base rates:

• Starting July 1, 2025, the base amount for pension calculation will be set at 471,000 UZS/month.
• From August 1, 2025:
• Minimum monthly wage: 1,271,000 UZS
• Base calculation unit (BCU): 412,000 UZS

Budget coverage

The additional costs arising from these increases will be financed by the State Budget and the Off-Budget Pension Fund under the Ministry of Economy and Finance.