Justicia Shipena
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has approved new salaries and benefits for ministers, governors and members of parliament.
The public office bearers (remuneration and benefits) commission recommended adjustments, which Nandi-Ndaitwah implemented through a presidential proclamation dated 27 April 2026.
The proclamation amends the 2017 framework. The salary adjustment takes effect as of 1 April 2026.
According to the proclamation seen by the Windhoek Observer, under the new structure, the prime minister earns a basic salary of N$1.3 million, with water and electricity covered, official transport and a housing allowance of N$351 175, bringing total remuneration to N$1.65 million.
The deputy prime minister earns a basic salary of N$1.06 million, with similar benefits and a housing allowance of N$286 957, for a total of N$1.34 million.
Ministers, the attorney general, the director general of the Namibia Central Intelligence Service (NCIS), the auditor general and the director general of the National Planning Commission (NPC) each receive a basic salary of N$1.012 million.
They also receive N$55 560 for utilities, official transport, a housing allowance of N$273 311 and a telephone allowance of N$1 440, bringing total remuneration to about N$1.34 million.
Deputy ministers will now earn a basic salary of N$724 780, with N$48 240 for utilities, official transport, a housing allowance of N$195 691 and a telephone allowance of N$1 080, for a total of N$969 791.
In the National Assembly, the Speaker earns N$1.06 million, with N$55 560 for utilities, official transport and a housing allowance of N$286 957. The speaker will earn a total remuneration of N$1.40 million.
Meanwhile, the deputy speaker earns N$1.01 million, with N$48 240 for utilities, official transport, a housing allowance of N$195 691 and a telephone allowance of N$1 080, totalling N$1.25 million.
The leader of the official opposition, which is from the Independence Patriots for Change (IPC), earns a basic salary of N$866 550, with N$48 240 for utilities, official transport, a housing allowance of N$195 691 and a telephone allowance of N$864, bringing total remuneration to N$1.1 million.
Chief whips in parliament and opposition leaders earn N$724 780, with N$48 240 for utilities, a transport allowance of N$141 660, a housing allowance of N$195 691 and a telephone allowance of N$864, totalling N$1.11 million.
Members of the National Assembly earn a basic salary of N$547 923, with N$40 320 for utilities, a transport allowance of N$141 660, a housing allowance of N$147 939 and a telephone allowance of N$864. In total the MPs will have a total remuneration of N$878 706.
In the National Council, the chairperson earns N$1.06 million, with N$55 560 for utilities, official transport and a housing allowance of N$286 957, totalling N$1.40 million.
The vice chairperson will earn N$1.01 million, with N$48 240 for utilities, official transport, a housing allowance of N$195 691 and a telephone allowance of N$1 080, bringing total remuneration to N$1.2 million.
Regional governors earn a basic salary of N$724 780, with N$48 240 for utilities and official transport, a housing allowance of N$195 691, and a telephone allowance of N$1 080, totalling N$969 791.
At the regional council level, chairpersons earn N$582 209, with N$44 280 for utilities, a transport allowance of N$141 660, a housing allowance of N$157 196, and a telephone allowance of N$720, bringing their total remuneration to N$926 065.
Members of management committees earn N$394 935, with N$40 320 for utilities, a transport allowance of N$118 050, a housing allowance of N$106 632 and a telephone allowance of N$720, totalling N$660 657. Regional council members earn N$341 532, with N$40 320 for utilities, a transport allowance of N$118 050, a housing allowance of N$92 214 and a telephone allowance of N$720, bringing total remuneration to N$592 836.
Public Service Commission chairpersons earn N$724 780, with N$48 240 for utilities, official transport, a housing allowance of N$195 691 and a telephone allowance of N$1 080, totalling N$969 791. Members earn N$582 209, with N$44 280 for utilities, a transport allowance of N$141 660, a housing allowance of N$157 196 and a telephone allowance of N$1 080, bringing their total remuneration to N$926 425.
Special advisors are also included. Advisors at POB03 level earn N$1.01 million with N$55 560 for utilities, official transport and housing allowances ranging from N$195 691 to N$273 311, bringing total remuneration to between N$1 263 512 and N$1.3 million.
Advisors at the POB05 level earn N$724 780, with N$44 280 for utilities, official transport and a housing allowance of N$195 691, totalling N$964 751. Advisors at POB08 level earn N$538 036, with N$40 320 for utilities, a transport allowance of N$145 270 and total remuneration of N$723 626.
The proclamation replaces the previous schedule and standardises salaries, allowances and benefits across government.
In February, finance minister Ericah Shafudah said N$58 million has been set aside in the 2026/27 financial year to improve salaries and benefits for politicians and other public office-bearers.
The total national budget stands at N$104 billion, with an operational budget of N$81.3 billion for 2026/27, up from N$80.6 billion in 2025/26.
The salary adjustments come as teachers continue to push for wage increases.
Some analysts have also questioned the recent appointment of additional deputy ministers, saying it may increase government costs and duplicate roles.
