As of October 1, around 20,000 public officers, teachers, pensioners, and other public sector workers in Belize will receive a 4.5% salary increase. The adjustment is part of an 8.5% increase phased package negotiated between the government and major unions, including the Public Service Union (PSU) and the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU). So that is essentially what public officers, pensioners, teachers, police officers, BDF soldiers, Coast Guard officers, and all public sector workers can expect. The overall agreement provides for an 8.5% phased salary adjustment, beginning with the 4.5% increase. The arrangement covers teachers, public officers, security forces, and pensioners, with implementation tied to both fiscal conditions and ongoing union–government dialogue.