Swiss government raises AHV and disability pensions in 2027
Friday 2nd October 2026 on 16:45 in
Switzerland
Switzerland’s Federal Council will raise old-age and survivors’ insurance (AHV) and disability insurance (IV) pensions by an average of 1.59% from January 2027, SRF reported. The maximum monthly pension will increase to 2,560 francs.
For a single person with a full contribution record, the minimum monthly pension will rise from 1,260 to 1,280 francs. The maximum will increase by 40 francs, from 2,520 francs. The government reviews pension amounts every two years using an index that combines changes in wages and prices.
The changes will add around 1.01 billion francs in annual costs, according to the Federal Council. It estimates that 940 million francs will go to AHV and 115 million francs to IV. The federal government will contribute 190 million francs towards AHV costs and 44 million francs towards IV costs.
Minimum annual contributions to AHV, IV and income compensation insurance for self-employed people and those not in paid work will rise from 530 to 541 francs.
The increase will also change thresholds and deductions in occupational pensions and private retirement savings. The occupational pension entry threshold will rise to 23,040 francs, while the coordination deduction will be 26,880 francs. The maximum tax deduction for tied private pension savings, known as Pillar 3a, will increase to 7,373 francs for people with an occupational pension and 36,864 francs for those without one.
Annual amounts for basic living costs under supplementary and bridging benefits will rise to 21,000 francs for single people and 31,500 francs for couples. Maximum rent allowances will also be adjusted for inflation, reaching 19,260 francs a year in major urban centres. The federal government and cantons will incur an additional 21 million francs in costs for these changes.
Annual funding for the non-profit organisations Pro Senectute and Pro Infirmis will also be adjusted for accumulated price increases. Pro Senectute’s contribution will rise from 16.5 million to 21 million francs, while Pro Infirmis will receive 16.5 million francs, up from 14.5 million.