Lula Approves 8% Raise for Judiciary in 2026, Vetoes 2027–2028 Increases

Overview

• An 8% increase takes effect on July 1, 2026 for federal Judiciary servers, covering basic pay and commissioned roles while excluding ministers and other magistrates.
• President Lula vetoed identical 8% installments slated for 2027 and 2028, invoking the Fiscal Responsibility Law, with the Finance and Planning ministries supporting the decision.
• The measure stems from an STF proposal to recomposed wages after estimated purchasing-power losses of about 24.21% through July 2025.
• Congress had approved the original three-year schedule in November, including a 299–119 vote in the Chamber and final passage in the Senate after CCJ review.
• The vetoes will be considered in a joint session of Congress as the Sindjus union mobilizes to try to restore the full multi-year adjustment.