Indexation PC 209 (metal, white-collar): forecast 3.93% on 1 July 2027
PC 209 is the joint committee for metal manufacturing industry (white-collar). In PC 209 wages are indexed once a year, on 1 July.
The indexation in short
| Next indexation (forecast) | 3.93% on 1 July 2027 |
|---|---|
| Last official indexation | 2.81% on 1 July 2026 |
| Rhythm | yearly on 1 July |
| Wages above the scale | indexed as well |
Source: minimum wage database of the Federal Employment Service: minimumlonen.be, PC 209 (document of 7 July 2026, checked on 1 October 2026)
All expected indexations
| Date | Forecast |
|---|---|
| 1 July 2027 | 3.93% |
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 3.93% adds, gross:
| Current pay | Added | New pay |
|---|---|---|
| €2,500.00 | + €98.25 | €2,598.25 |
| €3,000.00 | + €117.90 | €3,117.90 |
| €3,500.00 | + €137.55 | €3,637.55 |
| €4,000.00 | + €157.20 | €4,157.20 |
gross per month
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 209 wages are indexed once a year, on 1 July.
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 209?
In PC 209 wages are indexed once a year, on 1 July. According to the forecast, wages rise by 3.93% on 1 July 2027.
How much was the last indexation in PC 209?
2.81% on 1 July 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.