President Dr Irfaan Ali this morning announced salary adjustments to members of the Guyana Police Force.
President Ali announced the following:
Constables will now have their current minimum salary adjusted upwards from $94,907 to $102,488. This represents an additional 8 percent increase on the current minimum salary paid to a Constable. Additionally, Constables with five to ten years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $110,000, and those with more than ten years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $115,000.
Lance Corporals will now have their current minimum salary adjusted upwards from $108,719 to $115,000. Additionally, Lance Corporals with five to ten years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $120,000, and those with more than ten years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $125,000.
Corporals will now have their current minimum salary adjusted upwards from $111,327 to $125,000. This represents an additional 12.3 per cent increase on the current minimum salary paid to a Corporal. Additionally, Corporals with five to ten years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $130,000, and those with more than ten years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $135,000.
Sergeants will now have their current minimum salary adjusted upwards from $128,056 to $140,000. This represents an additional 9.3 per cent increase on the current minimum salary paid to a Sergeant. Additionally, Sergeants with five to ten years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $145,000, and those with more than ten years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $150,000.
In addition to the 8% retroactive increase, members of the Guyana Police Force will benefit from the following:
Inspectors will now have their current minimum salary adjusted upwards from $163,712 to $170,000. Additionally, Inspectors with five and more years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $175,000.
Chief Inspectors will now have their current minimum salary adjusted upwards from $178,630 to $185,000. Additionally, Chief Inspectors with five and more years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $185,000.
Cadet Officers will now have their current minimum salary adjusted upwards from $171,224 to $185,000. This represents an additional 8 per cent increase on the current minimum salary paid to a Cadet Officer. Additionally, Cadet Officers with five and more years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $185,000.
Assistant Superintendents will now have their current minimum salary adjusted upwards from $188,978 to $200,000. Additionally, Assistant Superintendents with five and more years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $200,000.
In addition to the 8% retroactive increase, members of the Guyana Police Force will benefit from the following:
Deputy Superintendents will now have their current minimum salary adjusted upwards from $188,978 to $230,000. This represents an additional 21.7 per cent increase on the current minimum salary paid to a Deputy Superintendent. Additionally, Deputy Superintendents with five and more years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $230,000.
Superintendents will now have their current minimum salary adjusted upwards from $200,299 to $240,000. This represents an additional 19.8 per cent increase on the current minimum salary paid to a Superintendent. Additionally, Superintendents with five and more years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $240,000.
Senior Superintendents will now have their current minimum salary adjusted upwards from $296,296 to $320,000. This represents an additional 8 per cent in- crease on the current minimum salary paid to a Senior Superintendent. Additionally, Senior Superintendents with five and more years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $320,000.
Assistant Commissioners will now have their current minimum salary adjusted upwards from $418,518 to $425,000. Additionally, Assistant Commissioners with five and more years of experience will now receive a salary of no less than $425,000.
