The National Organization for Social Insurance announced an increase in both the minimum and maximum contribution wages starting from January 1, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Social Insurance and Pensions Law No. 148 of 2019 and its executive regulations.

In a statement on Sunday, the Chairman of the organization, Gamal Awad, stated that the minimum contribution wage would rise from EGP 2,300 to EGP 2,700, while the maximum contribution wage would increase from EGP 14,500 to EGP 16,700.

He added that this adjustment aims to link the actual wages of the insured individuals to their entitlements, ensuring an improvement in future pensions.

 As a result, the minimum pension for retirees will increase to EGP 1,755 starting January 2026, compared to the current amount of EGP 1,495. The maximum pension will rise to EGP 13,360, up from the current amount of EGP 11,600.

He further explained that the plan to raise insurance values since the implementation of the law in 2019 has gradually doubled the insurance limits.

For instance, the minimum pension has increased from EGP 900 to EGP 1,755, and the maximum pension has risen from EGP 6,480 to EGP 13,360.

 This reflects the government's ongoing commitment to enhancing the social safety net and ensuring a dignified life for pensioners and their beneficiaries.

Additionally, he emphasized that the Social Insurance Law No. 148 of 2019 obligates employers to insure workers based on their actual wages.

 He pointed out that the establishment of a minimum contribution wage targets groups whose wages are difficult to determine precisely, such as informal workers, construction and contracting workers, agricultural laborers, and others.