From income limits to minimum age, here’s who is entitled to the additional INPS sum and how to verify the payment
The fourteenth year is coming for millions of pensioners. It goes from 336 to 655 euros and is an integration that is automatically recognized by INPS. In recent years it has affected around three million pensioners. But it remains essential to verify your requirements: it is not automatic for everyone and, precisely for this reason, getting informed is the first step to not lose a right.
Fourteenth pensioners 2026: what it is and what it is for
It’s called “additional sum”, but everyone knows it as the fourteenth. It is a benefit created in 2007 and subsequently expanded, with the aim of supporting the purchasing power of pensioners with medium-low incomes. Unlike the thirteenth, which is universal, this measure is not for everyonebut it is linked to very specific requirements. It is a social security benefit, therefore it is only available to those who have paid contributions during their working life. Because of this citizens who receive social security or civil disability pensions are excluded. It should also be kept in mind that the amount is net, is not subject to IRPEF and does not affect the overall income for the purposes of other benefits.
Who is entitled to the fourteenth salary: 2026 requirements for pensioners
There are three fundamental requirements to obtain the fourteenth grade in 2026. The first condition is registry: You must be at least 64 years of age by December 31st. Those who reach this requirement by July 31st receive the payment in the summer, while those who have a birthday in the second part of the year will have to wait until December. The second criterion concerns the type of pension. The additional sum is recognized only on social security treatments, such as old-age, early, reversibility or contributory disability pensions. Finally, there is income to consider: the maximum limit is equal to twice the minimum annual INPS payment. For 2026 the reference thresholds are 11,931.08 euros and 15,908.10 euros. However, they are excluded recipients of welfare benefits, those who exceed the income limits, those who receive pensions not managed by INPS, such as those of private professional funds.
Fourteenth pension amounts for 2026: from 336 to 655 euros
The amount varies based on income and years of contributions paid. For pensioners with income up to 11,931.08 euros per yearthe amounts are higher: they start from 437 euros for those who have up to 15 years of contributions (18 for the self-employed), they go up to 546 euros for those who are between 15 and 25 years old (between 18 and 28 for the self-employed), and they reach up to 655 euros for those who exceed 25 years of contributions (28 for the self-employed).
For those with incomes between 11,931.08 and 15,908.10 euros, the fourteenth is reduced:
first bracket 336 euros, second 420 euros and finally 504 euros for those with a longer contribution. If you meet the age and income requirements, the right to a fourteenth salary also applies to reversibility pensions. The years of contributions are calculated on the position of the deceased spouse, while the income considered is that of the beneficiary.
When the fourteenth INPS is paid
Payment takes place automatically, you don’t need to apply. The sum appears on the payslip under the heading “additional sum”. He arrives in July 2026for those who meet the requirements by July 31st and to December 2026for those who reach them in the second half of the year or retire after the summer. The amount is initially recognized on a provisional basis and can subsequently be recalculated on the basis of actual income.
Failure to pay: what to do if it doesn’t arrive
It may happen that the fourteenth is not credited even if you meet the requirements. In these cases it is possible to submit a request for reconstitution to INPS, directly online or through patronage. After the checks, the amount is generally recognized in the following months. To check your situation, the pension slip is useful or you can enter the INPS platform, in your section at the fourteenth.
