Indexation PC 149.01 (electricians): forecast 4.48% on 1 January 2027
PC 149.01 is the joint committee for electricians: installation and distribution (blue-collar). In PC 149.01 wages are indexed once a year, on 1 January.
The indexation in short
| Next indexation (forecast) | 4.48% on 1 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Last official indexation | 2.23% on 1 January 2026 |
| Rhythm | yearly on 1 January |
| Wages above the scale | indexed as well |
Source: minimum wage database of the Federal Employment Service: minimumlonen.be, PC 149.01 (document of 19 January 2026, checked on 1 October 2026)
All expected indexations
| Date | Forecast |
|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | 4.48% |
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 4.48% adds, gross:
| Current pay | Added | New pay |
|---|---|---|
| €16.00 | + €0.72 | €16.72 |
| €18.00 | + €0.81 | €18.81 |
| €20.00 | + €0.90 | €20.90 |
| €22.00 | + €0.99 | €22.99 |
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 149.01 wages are indexed once a year, on 1 January.
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 149.01?
In PC 149.01 wages are indexed once a year, on 1 January. According to the forecast, wages rise by 4.48% on 1 January 2027.
How much was the last indexation in PC 149.01?
2.23% on 1 January 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.