O new minimum wage of R$1,621 starts to be paid this second–fair (2) to workers. The amount can be seen on the paycheck for January.
The readjustment of 6,79%equivalent to R$103, was made official by Decree 12,797/2025.
The increase follows the policy of increasing the minimum wage, which combines INPC (inflation) and growth of the GDP (Gross Domestic Product), respecting the limits of the fiscal framework, which restricts the adjustment to 2,5% above the previous year’s inflation.
Retirees and pensioners of the INSS (National Social Security Institute) began receiving the new minimum wage on the 26th. Payment continues until Friday (6), according to the final number on the card, without considering the check digit.
How much is the minimum worth in 2026
- Monthly: R$ 1,621;
- Daily: R$ 54.04;
- Time: R$ 7.37.
How it was calculated
- Inflation by INPC: 4.18%;
- Added to real GDP growth: 3.4%;
- Additional 3.4% limited to 2.5% by the tax framework;
- Total adjustment: 6.79%.
Impacts
According to the Dieese (Inter-Union Department of Statistics and Socioeconomic Studies), the new minimum wage impacts 61.9 million Brazilians. The increase should inject R$81.7 billion into the economy in 2026.
The adjustment has broad effects on both family income and public accounts. The government estimates a combined impact of R$110 billion on the economy, when considering the adjustment and exemption from IR. However, there will be an additional cost for Pension Social estimated at R$39.1 billion.
In addition to directly affecting workers who receive the national minimum wage, the new value serves as reference for a series of social security benefitsassistance and labor benefits, such as INSS pensions, pensions, unemployment insurance and family allowance.
Check out the benefits and contributions linked to the minimum wage:
INSS
- Benefits on the floor (1 minimum wage): full adjustment of 6.79%, to R$1,621
- Above the floor: adjustment of 3.90% (INPC of 2025)
- INSS ceiling: R$ 8,475.55
Contributions to the INSS (CLT)
- Up to R$1,621: 7.5%
- From R$ 1,621.01 to R$ 2,902.84: 9%
- From R$ 2,902.85 to R$ 4,354.27: 12%
- From R$ 4,354.28 to R$ 8,475.55: 14%
Autonomous, optional eMEI
- Plano normal (20%): R$ 324,20
- Simplified plan (11%): R$ 178.31
- Low income (5%): R$81.05
- MEI (5%): R$ 81,05
Unemployment insurance
- Adjusted by INPC (3.90%), effective since January 11
- Minimum installment: R$1,621
- Maximum installment: R$ 2,518.65
- Value varies depending on average salary in recent months.
Family salary
- Family allowance: R$67.54 per dependent
- Paid to those who receive up to R$1,980.38 monthly
