Rita Frade Pina
January 5, 2026
Increases 2026 – Minimum wage and social benefits
Since January 1, 2026, several updates made during December 2025 have come into effect, ranging from the national minimum wage to social benefits. Thus:
▪ National Minimum wage:
| Region | GMMR 2026 value |
| Mainland Portugal | € 920,00 |
| Azores | € 966,00 |
| Madeira | € 980,00 |
▪ Social Support Index (IAS): set at €537.13 – with an impact, in particular, on the contributions of domestic workers earning the standard hourly wage – example below:
i. 2025 (IAS = € 522,50):
▪ 522,50×122080≈€ 3,01/h\frac
ii. 2026 (IAS = € 537,13):
▪ 537,13×122080≈€ 3,10/h\frac
▪ Pensions and social benefits: increases between 2.02% and 2.80%, depending on the bracket;
▪ Work accident pensions: 2.80% increase;
▪ Solidarity Supplement for the Elderly (CSI in Portuguese): reference value set at €8,040.00.
These measures aim to strengthen the purchasing power of workers and pensioners and combat poverty among the elderly.
With varying impacts, we are available to support you in analyzing the specific situations that you deem appropriate.
