There is a new salary increase in preparation that could be reflected in the next paychecks of thousands of private sector workers. The proposal is in the public consultation phase, but it already reveals concrete values and details that could make a difference in monthly income.
As explained by , a website specializing in economics, updates with retroactive effects to March are at stake, which means that the impact may not be limited to the base salary, but may include accumulated amounts.
Who are the covered workers
The measure is aimed at around 111 thousand administrative workers in the private sector who are not covered by collective bargaining.
It includes functions such as assistants, security guards, cleaning workers, administrative technicians, secretarial staff, accounting, IT and human resources. This group depends on a specific ordinance that defines minimum working conditions.
The proposed average increase is 6.2%, above the 4.6% that had been defined as a reference in the salary appreciation agreement.
According to the Government, this update takes into account factors such as inflation, the evolution of minimum wages and the most recent data from the labor market.
How much more can you earn
Increases vary depending on the professional category. In practice, the increases are between around 50 and 87 euros gross per month. The higher values apply to the higher categories in the table, while the lower salaries follow the update of the minimum wage.
Minimum wage influences the entire table
The base of the salary table now aligns with the guaranteed minimum monthly remuneration, which rises to 920 euros. This adjustment requires a chain update of the other categories, to maintain balanced salary differences.
Retroactives can affect the next payment
One of the most relevant points of this measure is the retrospectives. As the adjustments take effect from March 1, 2026, workers will be able to receive in a single month the amounts corresponding to March, April and the new updated salary.
Meal vouchers also increase
The food allowance increases to R$6.15 per day, following the update applied to the Public Service. This amount corresponds to the IR-exempt limit when paid in cash. If granted on a meal card, the exempt ceiling may be higher.
Food allowance is not included in the calculation of holiday and Christmas bonuses. Furthermore, it is not mandatory when the employer directly guarantees the meal or shares its cost in an equivalent amount.
Process is not yet complete
The proposal was published in the Labor and Employment Bulletin and is under public consultation for 10 days. Only then can it be published in the Official Gazette, a necessary step for its entry into force.
The costs associated with these increases can be partially offset for companies. The current regime allows an increase in IRC for salary increases within the criteria defined by the Government.
The objective is to reinforce income
According to the Executive, the update aims to improve purchasing power and guarantee a more balanced salary structure. At the same time, it seeks to monitor the evolution of the minimum wage and avoid excessive inequalities between categories.
In the end, the amount that each worker will feel in their pocket will depend not only on the category they are in, but also on the moment the measure comes into force and the retroactive payments that will be paid.
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