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Eleven Percent More for Balearic Public Servants: What the Bill Really Means for Mallorca

Who Covers the Cost of Higher Public Wages?

Higher public sector wages in Mallorca will be funded through regional and local public budgets.

Published: April 21, 2026
Eleven Percent More for Balearic Public Servants: What the Bill Really Means for Mallorca

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Who pays for higher public sector wages in the Balearic Islands?

The extra cost falls mainly on the regional budget, and also on municipalities and other public bodies that employ staff. That means the money has to come from somewhere, whether through higher revenue, savings elsewhere, or both. In Mallorca, the real question is how to fund the increase without weakening other services or investment.

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