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Pensions could rise by 4.1 percent in 2027
Pensioners can expect noticeably increasing salaries. The federal government's pension insurance report expects an increase of more than four percent next year
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Draft report Pensions could rise by 4.1 percent in 2027 As of: November 3rd, 2026 • 8:05 p.m
Pensioners can expect noticeably increasing salaries. The federal government's pension insurance report assumes an increase of more than four percent next year.
Pensions will probably rise significantly again next year. In the draft pension insurance report, which is available to the ARD capital studio, the government estimates that pensions can be increased by 4.1 percent. With a pension of 1,000 euros, that would mean 41 euros more per month.
Last year the increase was 4.2 percent. The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung first reported. This is a preliminary estimate and the exact data will not be available until March.
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The calculation is based on the most recent assumptions about how employee wages will develop. These assumptions have decreased slightly compared to summer.
According to current law, the contribution rate for pension insurance should remain stable at 18.6 percent of gross income in the coming year. After that, however, it is expected to increase and reach 20 percent in 2030.
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