Wage Increases Likely to Be Scarce in 2026: France’s Complex Salary Landscape
- A new mobility budget will become mandatory for Belgian employers starting January 1, 2027, potentially allowing some workers to exchange company cars for cash.
- SD Worx conducted a quarterly survey of 535 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and found that 75% of companies with fewer than 250 employees believe the December budget...
- As a result, customary salary increases - excluding indexation - are becoming rare.
Mobility Budget to become Mandatory in 2027, Impacting Belgian Worker Compensation
A new mobility budget will become mandatory for Belgian employers starting January 1, 2027, potentially allowing some workers to exchange company cars for cash. The change is substantially influencing company compensation policies, according to a recent survey.
SD Worx conducted a quarterly survey of 535 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and found that 75% of companies with fewer than 250 employees believe the December budget agreement directly impacts their remuneration policies. Forty percent of SMEs report having no room to offer additional benefits in 2026, with 20% specifically citing the 0% wage norm as the primary obstacle.
As a result, customary salary increases – excluding indexation – are becoming rare. Only 10% of SMEs are planning to increase gross salaries in 2026.
Employers with available resources are considering alternative compensation methods.