Egypt Today: The National Organization for Social Insurance has revealed an increase in both the minimum and maximum contribution wages, effective January 1, 2026, in line with the provisions of the Social Insurance and Pensions Law No. 148 of 2019 and its executive regulations.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Chairman of the Organization, Gamal Awad, announced that the minimum contribution wage will rise from LE 2,300 to LE 2,700, while the maximum contribution wage will increase from LE 14,500 to LE 16,700.
Awad explained that this adjustment is aimed at aligning the actual wages of insured individuals with their entitlements, thereby ensuring an improvement in future pension levels.
As a result, the minimum pension for retirees will be raised to LE 1,755, starting January 2026, compared to the current amount of LE 1,495. The maximum pension will also increase to LE 13,360, up from the current LE 11,600.
He further highlighted that the gradual increase in insurance values since the law’s implementation in 2019 has effectively doubled the insurance limits. For example, the minimum pension has grown from LE 900 to LE 1,755, and the maximum pension has increased from LE 6,480 to LE 13,360.
This adjustment reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the social safety net and providing a dignified life for pensioners and their beneficiaries.
Additionally, Awad reiterated that the Social Insurance Law No. 148 of 2019 mandates employers to insure workers based on their actual wages.
He noted that the introduction of a minimum contribution wage specifically targets groups whose wages are difficult to determine, such as informal workers, construction and contracting employees, agricultural laborers, and others.
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