John O'Connell, chief executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, said: "This will be a bitter pill to swallow given politicians of both front benches have for years hammered the living standards of taxpayers.
But critics said it would be a “bitter pill” to swallow for taxpayers and claimed MPs were being rewarded for failure.
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa), which was set up in the wake of the expenses scandal, said its proposals in part reflect the “vital role” of MPs.
Ipsa chairman Richard Lloyd said: "IPSA has been responsible for deciding MPs' pay since 2011.
"Our pay proposal for 2025-26 reflects the experience of the wider working public sector population, and recognises both the vital role of MPs and the current economic climate.".
