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Barema PC 130 2026Drukkerij-, grafische kunst- en dagbladbedrijf, met uitsluiting van de sector van de Belgische dagbladen

The PC 130 pay scale (Drukkerij-, grafische kunst- en dagbladbedrijf, met uitsluiting van de sector van de Belgische dagbladen) in 2026: the FPS database shows 1 table of minimum wages, effective since 1 July 2026.

Source: FPS Employment (FOD WASO), minimum wage database, version of 1 July 2026, retrieved on 18 October 2026.

The FPS processed this version on 14 July 2026.

The FPS sometimes processes an indexation weeks after its effective date. If a new indexation or collective agreement has applied since 1 July 2026, it only appears here once the FPS includes it. When in doubt, check the official page or the agreement.

Effective since
1 July 2026
Last updated by the FPS on 14 July 2026
Latest indexation
1 July 2026
First table, lowest amount
€ 609,838
Minimumweeklonen; I
First table, highest amount
€ 982,291
Minimumweeklonen; XX

How to read the PC 130 pay scale

  • The FPS publishes 1 tables for PC 130, with 20 amounts in total.
  • Each table heading says whether an amount is an hourly or a monthly wage.
  • The amount depends on what the rows and columns show: the category or class. First find the category or class of the job, then read off the row that fits the employee.
  • These are sectoral minimum wages. A company agreement or the employment contract can set a higher wage.

The tables, headings and official notes below are shown exactly as the FPS publishes them, in Dutch. We do not translate legal categories, so the official wording stays the reference. The French version is on the official FPS page.

Barema PC 130: all FPS tables

1.1Minimumweeklonen

Official FPS text

Indien een werknemer tot een hogere functie toetreedt welke een opleiding vereist, wordt het minimum van zijn nieuwe categorie hem slechts toegekend na een aanpassingsperiode waarvan de duur moet worden bepaald, zonder evenwel dertien weken te mogen overschrijden.

Bij gemis aan afdoend resultaat neemt de werknemer in de onderneming een andere activiteit op, verenigbaar met zijn mogelijkheden.

Barema PC 130: UURSTELSEL (op weekbasis) : 37u, Minimumweeklonen
Klasse
I609,838
II640,219
III678,205
IV689,630
V716,231
VI725,727
VII735,231
VIII744,659
IX754,220
X773,270
XI782,715
XII790,362
XIII811,228
XIV830,282
XV849,233
XVI868,352
XVII887,252
XVIII915,789
XIX944,289
XX982,291

FPS notes on this pay scale

Deze sub-sector is geen officieel Paritair Subcomité (PSC). De onderstaande loongegevens zijn evenwel opgenomen in de sectorale CAO's van het officiële Paritair Subcomité (PSC 130).

Indexatie met 2,0538892% in 7/2026.

In geval van indexatie in toepassing van de sectorale CAO’s wordt de indexering berekend op het minimumloon. Het verschil tussen het minimumloon en het reële loon blijft behouden.

Recent changes to the PC 130 pay scale

EffectiveChange according to the FPSProcessed on
1 July 2026Indexering14 July 2026
1 January 2026Indexering: Indexatie met 0,73285% in 1/2026.17 June 2026
1 July 2025Indexering: Indexatie met 1,487502% in 7/2025.17 June 2026
1 January 2025Indexering: Indexatie met 2,113999 % in 1/2025.4 February 2025
1 April 2024Indexering: Indexatie met 2% in 4/2024.14 October 2024
1 February 2023Indexering: Indexatie met 2% in 2/2023.17 February 2023

History at the FPS ↗

Barema PC 130: frequently asked questions

What is the minimum wage in PC 130 in 2026?

It depends on the employee's category or job, and sometimes on age or seniority. The FPS database shows the PC 130 version of 1 July 2026. The amounts differ per table. The first table (Minimumweeklonen) runs from € 609,838 (Minimumweeklonen; I) to € 982,291 (Minimumweeklonen; XX).

When was the PC 130 pay scale last indexed?

According to the FPS history, since 1 July 2026: "Indexering" The FPS processed it on 14 July 2026.

How many wage tables does PC 130 have?

The FPS database shows 1 table with 20 amounts in total, under these headings: Minimumweeklonen.

Are these PC 130 amounts up to date?

They show the version of 1 July 2026 as published by the FPS, retrieved on 18 October 2026. The FPS sometimes processes an indexation weeks after its effective date. When in doubt, the collective agreement and the official FPS page prevail.

Can an employer pay more than the PC 130 pay scale?

Yes. The pay scale sets sectoral minimum wages. A company agreement or the employment contract can set a higher wage, which then applies.

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