The February payroll includes the payment of the remaining 35% of the 2.9% recovery of complementary remuneration for teaching staff in the Balearic Islands. This payment completes the process initiated in September, when 65% of the amount was paid, and fully complies with the judicial ruling that deemed the salary freeze applied to public sector employees insufficiently justified.

A total of 19,460 teachers will benefit from this measure, which represents an immediate financial impact of €9.4 million in salaries, in addition to €1.65 million in Social Security contributions. With this final payment, the salary recovery process related to amounts unpaid during 2021 and 2022 — including statutory interest — is concluded, together with outstanding arrears for 2023 and 2024.

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More than 19,000 teachers in the Balearic Islands received the final payment of the 2.9% salary recovery in February

Overall, the total financial commitment associated with this salary regularisation amounts to approximately €31.7 million. The update of teachers’ payrolls is carried out in accordance with current regulations and agreements reached with social partners, and underscores the institutional commitment to acknowledging the dedication and professional contribution of the education workforce.

Looking ahead to 2026, the implementation of agreed salary updates will continue. In this regard, an additional salary increase of 1.5% corresponding to the 2026 financial year has been confirmed. This increase accrues from January and will be reflected in upcoming monthly payrolls, including all accumulated arrears.

In parallel, a 2.5% salary increase for public sector employees has been established with effect from January 2025. Although the increase applies from the beginning of the year, the retroactive payment covering the full twelve months of 2025 will be made in the March payroll, thereby consolidating the planned remuneration improvement.