Public Sector Salaries & School Bonuses: January 21 Payments

Public Sector Workers in Peru to Receive Salary and S/400 School Bonus

The Peruvian government is rolling out salary payments alongside a significant school bonus of S/400 (approximately $110 USD) for eligible public sector workers, beginning Wednesday, January 21st. Payments are being distributed according to a schedule established by the Banco de la Nación, offering crucial financial support as the school year approaches.

Payment Schedule by State Institution

The disbursement of funds is staggered over four days, organized by Peruvian state institutions. Here’s a breakdown of the schedule:

• Wednesday, January 21st: Education (including Universities), Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Transportation and Communications, Defense, Judiciary, Public Ministry, Economy and Finance, Justice, Regional Governments: Executing Units, Comptroller General of the Republic, Congress of the Republic, Agrarian and Irrigation, Energy and Mines.
• Thursday, January 22nd: Interior, Development and Social Inclusion, Housing, Construction and Sanitation, Ombudsman’s Office, Foreign Relations.
• Friday, January 23rd: Health, Women and Vulnerable Populations, Culture, Environmental, Work and Employment Promotion, National Registry of Identification and Marital Status.
• Monday, January 26th: Production, Foreign Trade and Tourism, National Office of Electoral Processes, Military Police Jurisdiction, National Board of Justice, National Election Jury, Constitutional Court.

Who Qualifies for the School Bonus?

While the bonus is widely available to public sector employees, it’s not universally granted. Eligibility extends to those employed under specific labor regimes, regardless of whether they have children. According to official statements, qualifying individuals include:

• Officials and servants appointed and hired under Legislative Decree Nº 276, Law Nº 29944, and Law Nº 30512.
• University teachers as defined by Law Nº 30220.
• Health personnel referenced in paragraph 3.2 of article 3 of Legislative Decree Nº 1153.
• Permanent and temporary workers in the Public Sector, including the Armed Forces and National Police of Peru.
• State pensioners under the regimes of Law Nº 15117, Decree Laws Nº 19846 and Nº 20530, Supreme Decree No. 051-88-PCM, Law Nº 28091, and Legislative Decree Nº 1133.
• Prison officials, as stipulated in Law No. 29709.
• Public Sector workers under the labor regime of private activity, in accordance with Law No. 32513.

Eligibility Requirements Beyond Employment Status

To receive the S/400 bonus, workers must also meet specific employment criteria. A senior official stated that recipients must be actively employed or on authorized leave – including vacation, paid leave, or receiving subsidies under Law No. 26790 – on the date the rule came into effect. Furthermore, employees must have been in service for at least three months as of that date. Those with less than three months of service will receive a prorated benefit based on their time worked.

The upcoming school campaign will be significantly eased for many Peruvian families thanks to this timely financial assistance.