Minimum Pension Raised to EGP 1,755 Starting January 2026

Egypt’s minimum pension for retirees beginning January 2026 will rise to EGP 1,755, up from EGP 1,495, according to a statement from the National Social Insurance Authority. The maximum pension will also increase to EGP 13,360, compared with the current EGP 11,600. The announcement forms part of a broader update to the social insurance wage brackets effective January 2026. The minimum insurable wage will rise to EGP 1,940, while the maximum insurable wage will reach EGP 13,600. These adjustments determine the salary ranges on which monthly social insurance contributions are calculated. The Authority noted that the updated wage structure and pension values apply to individuals retiring from January 2026 onward, reflecting the annual increases mandated under Egypt’s social insurance law.