Latest calculations reveal the 2026 14th pension’s final net amount and how the 2,900 zł gross threshold affects payouts.
2026 Valuation Details
Latest calculations based on final GUS data show how the income threshold works and from which pension amount the 14th pension begins to decrease, eventually disappearing entirely. Check the amount ZUS will transfer to your account.
The 2026 14th pension amount is linked to the minimum pension after March’s adjustment. Following GUS data on inflation and wage growth, the 2026 adjustment index is 5.3%. This means the base 14th pension amount, before applying income thresholds, is significantly higher than the previous year.
Threshold Rules Explained
The key element remains the 2,900 zł gross limit on the basic benefit. The rules are straightforward: in practice, a higher pension means a lower 14th pension, until the benefit is not paid at all.
As of February 9, there are no binding regulations raising the 2,900 zł threshold. Such a change would require an amendment to the law or a government regulation, and no binding decisions have been announced yet. Therefore, the current limit is used in calculations.
2026 Gross and Net Amounts After Adjustment
Simulations based on a 5.3% adjustment (net amounts are approximate). Significantly more seniors could receive the payment as early as April 2026 when the 13th pension is paid.
Pension Levels Excluding the 14th Pension
According to the rules, if the calculated 14th pension is less than 50 zł gross, the benefit is not paid. With current parameters, this means individuals with pensions exceeding approximately 5,100 zł gross will not receive the 14th pension at all.
Who Will Not Receive the 14th Pension in 2026? Exclusions List
The 14th pension will also not be received by individuals who: [Specific exclusion criteria listed in original article].
2026 14th Pension Payment Date
The payment date for the 14th pension in 2026 has not yet been officially announced. According to regulations, the government has until the end of October 2026 to specify the date. Past years show the 14th pension most often reaches seniors in September or October, along with the regular benefit, as a single payment or postal transfer.