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Luxembourg's Ministry of Health and Social Security and the General Inspectorate of Social Security (IGSS) have confirmed the adaptation of social parameters as of 1 May 2025.

From this date, the application index of the sliding salary scale has increased to 968.04 (previously 944.43), resulting, among other things, in an adjustment to several social parameters, such as a 2.5% increase in the minimum and maximum contributory amounts.

This follows the 2.5% automatic wage indexation applicable as of 1 May 2025.

The results of the index for April 2025, published on Wednesday 7 May 2025 following the monthly meeting of the Index Commission, confirm the introduction of an index bracket and the implementation of the new application index.

The gross social minimum wage for employees (aged 18+) is as follows: €2,703.74 per month for non-qualified workers; €3,244.48 for qualified workers.

The maximum basis for social contributions (excluding dependence insurance) is €13,518.68 per month and €162,224.16 per year.

For health insurance: the funeral allowance is set at €1,258.45; patient hospital contribution is €26.14 per day; patient outpatient contribution is €13.07 per day; the maximum annual dental care reimbursement amount is €81.84.

For long-term care (dependency) insurance: the hourly care value for continuous stays is €69.79; the hourly care value for intermittent stays is €77.79; home care network is €95.58 per hour; the weekly cash benefit is set at maximum €262.50.

For pension insurance: the minimum pension (personal and survivor) is set at €2,350.89; the maximum personal pension is €10,883.74; the orphan pension is €642.06; the year-end bonus (for 40-year career) is €83.69.

For family benefits: the family allowance is €307.35 per child per month (plus age supplements); the back-to-school allowance is €115 for children aged 6-11 and €235 for children aged 12+; the birth allowance is €580.03 per tranche (three in total).

The social inclusion income (REVIS) is set at €948.49 per month per adult and €294.48 per month per child. There is a single-parent supplement of €87.03 per child. 

The cost of living allowance is set at €1,817 for a single person, while the energy allowance is €600 (€300 reduced rate). These amounts increase depending on household size.

The revenue for severely disabled persons is set at €1,896.98 per month; the special allowance for severely disabled persons is €863.88.