Minimum Wage and Pensions 2026: New Amounts and Revalorization

SMIC and Pensions in 2026

The minimum wage (SMIC) and pensions have been adjusted for 2026. Here are the new amounts and key dates to know. Explore our banking section for comprehensive financial information.

SMIC 2026

#### Current Rates (from January 1, 2026)

Measure	Amount
Gross hourly SMIC	€11.88
Net hourly SMIC	~€9.40
Gross monthly (35h)	€1,801.84
Net monthly (35h)	~€1,426

#### Recent Increases

January 2025: +1.13%
January 2026: +1.8%

Pension Revalorization 2026

#### General Pensions

Type	Increase	Effective Date
Basic pensions	+0.9%	January 1, 2026
Complementary (Agirc-Arrco)	+1.6%	November 1, 2025
Public sector	+0.9%	January 1, 2026

#### Minimum Pension (ASPA)

Situation	Monthly Amount 2026
Single person	€1,034.28
Couple	€1,605.73

Other Social Minimums

Benefit	Monthly Amount 2026	Increase
RSA (single)	€635.71	+0.9% (April)
AAH (maximum)	€1,016.05	+0.9% (April)
ASS	€570.72	+0.9% (April)

Impact on Purchasing Power

Compared to Inflation

Inflation 2025: ~2.5%
SMIC increase: +1.8%
Pension increase: +0.9%

Result: Slight loss of purchasing power for fixed-income earners.

Compensating Measures

Energy check maintained
Housing assistance (APL) indexed
Activity bonus for workers

Key Dates 2026

Date	Event
January 1	SMIC, basic pension increases
April 1	RSA, AAH, APL revalorization
July 1	Possible SMIC adjustment (if inflation >2%)
November 1	Agirc-Arrco adjustment

How Pensions Are Calculated

Basic Pension

Based on:

25 best earning years
Number of quarters contributed
Reference salary

Complementary Pension

Based on:

Points accumulated during career
Point value (updated annually)

Frequently Asked Questions

**When will the next SMIC increase be?**

Automatic on January 1 annually. Extra increase possible in July if inflation exceeds 2%.

**Are pensions taxable?**

Yes, pensions are subject to income tax above certain thresholds.

**How is SMIC calculated?**

Based on inflation and half of the increase in purchasing power for workers.

**Will there be a supplementary pension increase?**

Discussions ongoing about a possible catch-up in late 2026.

Sources

Amounts effective as of January 2026. Check official sources for any mid-year adjustments.