We are getting closer to the knowledge about the level of indexation of pensions in 2022. Today, the Central Statistical Office (GUS) provided data on the average wage in the national economy in the fourth quarter of 2021 and throughout 2021. The final indexation index will be announced by the government – it has until February 25th.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, the average salary in the national economy increased by 9.6% year-on-year. and amounted to PLN 5995 – the Central Statistical Office (GUS) announced on Wednesday. In quarterly terms, the increase in salaries amounted to 6%.
The average salary in the national economy in 2021 was PLN 5,662.53. The real increase in the average wage in 2021 compared to 2020 was 3%.
The latter wage index is of key importance for the indexation of pensions. The indexation index is the average annual consumer price index in the previous calendar year increased by at least 20% of the real growth of the average wage in the previous calendar year.
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As for inflation, we already know that the average in 2021 was 5.1%. (the so-called retirement pension – 4.9 percent). We also know from February 9 what is 20 percent. real growth of the average wage, but this index is only a hint for the government, which makes the final decision on the indexation – it may take into account the wage factor in more than 20%. range.
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