Indexation PC 116 (chemicals, blue-collar): forecast 2% on 1 November 2026
PC 116 is the joint committee for chemical industry (blue-collar). In PC 116 there is no fixed indexation date: wages rise each time the pivot index is exceeded. The dates below are therefore expectations that shift with inflation.
The indexation in short
| Next indexation (forecast) | 2% expected on 1 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last official indexation | 2% on 1 May 2026 |
| Rhythm | when the pivot index is exceeded |
| Wages above the scale | indexed as well |
Source: minimum wage database of the Federal Employment Service: minimumlonen.be, PC 116 (document of 12 May 2026, checked on 1 October 2026)
All expected indexations
| Date | Forecast |
|---|---|
| 1 November 2026 | 2% |
| 1 March 2027 | 2% |
Forecast by Liantis, update of 2 September 2026, based on the outlook of the Federal Planning Bureau (Federaal Planbureau). A forecast is not a commitment: the final percentage is only fixed once the official index figure is known. PDF. The forecasts by Securex (1 September 2026) arrive at the same percentages, within 0.01 percentage point.
What does that mean for your pay?
What an indexation of 2% adds, gross:
| Current pay | Added | New pay |
|---|---|---|
| €16.00 | + €0.32 | €16.32 |
| €18.00 | + €0.36 | €18.36 |
| €20.00 | + €0.40 | €20.40 |
| €22.00 | + €0.44 | €22.44 |
gross per hour
From 4,000 euros gross per month the cent index applies, which limits the indexation on the higher part of your pay. Read how the cent index works →
How indexation works in this joint committee
In PC 116 there is no fixed indexation date: wages rise each time the pivot index is exceeded. The dates below are therefore expectations that shift with inflation.
Both the minimum wages and the actual wages are indexed. Those who earn more than the scale therefore get the indexation on their full pay.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next indexation in PC 116?
In PC 116 there is no fixed indexation date: wages rise each time the pivot index is exceeded. The dates below are therefore expectations that shift with inflation. According to the forecast, wages rise by 2% on 1 November 2026.
How much was the last indexation in PC 116?
2% on 1 May 2026, according to the minimum wage database of the Federal Employment Service.
Do I get the indexation if I earn more than the scale?
Both the minimum wages and the actual wages are indexed. Those who earn more than the scale therefore get the indexation on their full pay.