How is the index calculated?
The wages of employees from the joint committee 200 are adjusted annually on January 1st.
Due to inflation, there has been significant anticipation for the final index figure.
This figure is now available. But how is it actually calculated?
The calculation is based on the following formula:
flattened health index for November and December 2025
flattened health index for November and December 2024
This results in the following for 2026:
- (133.07+133.33) : (130.22+130.42) = 2.21%
Read more: Indexation rules JC 200
Who does this index apply to?
This index must be applied to the minimum rates and to actual wages (above the minimum rate).
What about the 'cent index'?
The government’s budget agreement includes a limit on indexation to 4,000 euros gross salary. The legislation regarding this is not yet final, so on January 1, 2026, this limit will not yet be applied.
Am I required to grant the index?
The index is mandatory. This means you must apply the rules without exception. Therefore, you cannot avoid the index, even if you reach an agreement with your employee. Employers who choose not to apply indexation risk legal penalties.
And the annual bonus?
The annual bonus of 250 euros (initial amount) agreed upon as part of the sector agreement 2015-2016 is also adjusted annually. This brings the amount for 2026 to 330.84 euros.
This bonus is paid in the month of June, unless it has been converted into another equivalent benefit.
What does Securex do?
If you have any questions about the joint committee 200 or about the indexations, feel free to contact your Securex Legal Advisor at myHr@securex.be.
