Paying pension contribution periods becomes more expensive from July - new costs for topping up years of service

From 1 July 2026, Romanians wishing to top up their pension contribution period through social insurance contracts will be required to pay higher amounts, as a result of the increase to the national gross minimum wage.

The gross minimum wage will rise to 4,325 RON, representing an increase of 275 RON from the current level of 4,050 RON. This change will directly affect the cost of social insurance contracts used to supplement length of service.

Impact on pensioners and future pensioners

The change will directly affect those who do not have the full contribution period required to qualify for a pension or to improve their pension amount. This option is widely used by many people, particularly women who have had career breaks to raise children, as well as those with periods of unemployment.

The Casa Națională de Pensii Publice (National House of Public Pensions) has announced that it will carry out recalculations for those who have already made advance payments, in order to ensure compliance with the new regulations and fairness within the system.

This measure forms part of the broader pension system reforms aimed at improving financial sustainability and equity in the distribution of benefits for pensioners.