Brazil Confirms 2026 Minimum Wage and Publishes INSS, Bolsa Família and PIS/Pasep Calendars

Overview

• The federal minimum wage rose to R$ 1,621 on 1 January 2026, setting the reference for benefits and the maximum PIS/Pasep abono, with a mandatory 7.5% INSS payroll deduction leaving a net R$ 1,499.42 for a one‑minimum‑wage paycheck.
• INSS payments reflecting the new floor start on 26 January for beneficiaries who receive up to one minimum wage, while adjusted amounts for those above the minimum are deposited on the first business days of February (2–6 Feb), according to the final digit of the benefit number.
• PIS/Pasep for payment year 2026 (year‑base 2024) runs from 15 February to 15 August, with eligibility limited to workers who earned up to R$ 2,765.92 per month in 2024, were registered for at least five years, worked at least 30 days, and had data correctly reported in RAIS/eSocial.
• The abono is proportional to time worked: each eligible month equals 1/12 of the 2026 minimum wage, up to one full minimum (R$ 1,621) for those who worked all 12 months in 2024.
• Bolsa Família January deposits occur from 19 to 30 January by NIS final digit, with a guaranteed minimum of R$ 600 per family and additional amounts by household profile, and beneficiaries can confirm dates and amounts via Caixa and government apps.