"Pension reform, the pillar of the 2026 budget" - Malaj: Their gradual increase. Financial effect, 10.4 billion lekë
"Pension reform is the pillar of the 2026 budget." This was stated by Minister of Finance Petrit Malaj, during the presentation of this document to the Parliamentary Committee on Economy and Finance, as he once again emphasized the monthly increase in pensions and salaries starting in 2026.
"The draft budget aims to increase welfare and social protection for citizens. 886.7 billion lek are the total expenditures from the 2026 budget. Among other goals is the modernization of infrastructure. The fundamental pillar is the pension reform that will start in 2026 to 2030. After the year-end bonus, at the beginning of the new year we will have a gradual increase in pensions. Starting from January, income compensation for all pensioners.
1800 lek per month for urban pensions
800 lek for partial urban pensions
1000 lek for rural pensions
700 lek for family pensions
600 lek for disability pensions
The average monthly income will be up to 40 thousand lek for urban pensions, 22 thousand lek for partial urban pensions, 18 thousand lek for rural pensions, 30 thousand lek for disability pensions. The financial effect is 10.4 billion lek. Let's restore the trust and approved assessment to pensioners.
From January 1, 2026, the minimum wage will increase by 10,000 lek, reaching 50,000 lek, in 2028 we will reach 60,000 lek, 70,000 lek by the end of the mandate. Periodic indexation of salaries in public administration, according to inflation. The average teacher's salary will increase by 3,000 lek per month. 143 thousand lek per month will be the average doctor's salary. 10 billion lek for these increases and interventions in salaries.
823.1 billion lek budget revenues in 2026. 52.1 billion lek more than in 2025. 51.7 billion lek revenues from tax obligations and contributions ," Malaj said.
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