Public-Sector Payroll Jumps 114% Even as Jobs Are Cut

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 8, 2026 · Originally reported October 8, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

A Consulting HNL analysis shows that between 2016 and 2026, Honduras cut 10,180 public jobs while its wage bill climbed 114%, or more than L62 billion, raising questions about salary levels and government efficiency.

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