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Pension and Social Security Figures 2026: key updates and overview

Each year, many amounts under tax and social security legislation are indexed. Some of these amounts are relevant for pension schemes and disability insurance. Below is a brief overview of the key figures and their changes for 2026, compared with 2025.

Author

Arie Leeuwenburgh

2 minutes

Date January 1, 2026

Pension

To support employers, HR professionals, and international organizations, Schouten Zekerheid compiled the most important Pension and Social Security Figures for 2026 in one clear and practical overview.



What does the overview include?

The document provides a concise overview of the following key figures:

  1. 1. State Pension (AOW) age
  2. 2. State Pension (AOW) benefit amounts
    3. Most commonly applied pension plan deductibles
    4. Maximum pensionable salary
    5. ANW amount
    6. Maximum social security salary (WIA – disability insurance)
    7. Minimum wage
  3.  

All 2026 figures are presented alongside the 2025 figures, making annual indexation and changes immediately visible.

 

The impact of these indexed figures may vary depending on your organization, pension plan, or disability insurance structure. If you have any questions about how these updates affect your situation, please feel free to contact Schouten Zekerheid.

 

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Our advisors are happy to assist you with clear and practical guidance.

View the Pension and Social Security Figures 2025–2026 overview here
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