Limits on distraint on wages and pay transfer from 1 January 2026

The limits for distraint on wages or wage transfer are raised annually on 1 January. Here you will find the amounts that will apply from January 2026.

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What changes concretely?

From 1 January 2026, the wage limits for distraint will be increased.

Here are the new wage limits:

Current threshold amount	Seizable percentage	New threshold amount
0 to 1,388 euro	No distraint possible	0 to 1,419 euro
1,388.01 to 1,492 euro	20%	1,419.01 to 1,524 euro
1,492.01 to 1,646 euro	30%	1,524.01 to 1,682 euro
1,646.01 to 1,800 euro	40%	1,682.01 to 1,839 euro
From 1,800.01 euro	The full amount	From 1,839.01 euro

From 1 January 2026, the non-seizable amount per dependent child will be increased by 88 euro.

What does this mean for you as an employer?

If you are a customer of Securex, you do not need to take any special action. You should follow the usual procedure for a wage garnishment or wage transfer. Our payroll processor will consider the new threshold amounts from 1 January 2026.