Barema PC 136 2026Papier- en kartonbewerking
The PC 136 pay scale (Papier- en kartonbewerking) in 2026: the FPS database shows 2 tables of minimum wages, with hourly amounts from € 15,2360 to € 18,5134, 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 7 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 7 July 2026
- Latest indexation
- 1 July 2026
- Indexatie met 2,05% in 7/2026.
- Lowest hourly amount
- € 15,2360
- CATEGORIEEN : ARBEIDERS; 7
- Highest hourly amount
- € 18,5134
- CATEGORIEEN : ARBEIDERS; BK
How to read the PC 136 pay scale
- The FPS publishes 2 tables for PC 136, with 8 amounts in total.
- The amounts are hourly wages, in gross euros.
- 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 136: all FPS tables
1.1CATEGORIEEN : ARBEIDERS
1.2CATEGORIEEN : STUDENTEN
Official FPS text
De studenten die niet meer onderworpen zijn aan de leerplicht en die met een studentenarbeidsovereenkomst tewerkgesteld zijn in de ondernemingen zullen minimum verloond worden conform de lonen van klasse 7.
De studenten, voor zover ingeschreven in een proces van deeltijdse leerplicht andere dan cursussen van sociale promotie en onderworpen aan de deeltijdse leerplicht, zullen tijdens hun opleiding als volgt worden vergoed :
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 136).
Indexatie met 2,05% in 7/2026.
In geval van indexatie in toepassing van de sectorale CAO’s worden zowel de minimumlonen als de reële lonen geïndexeerd.
De loonsverhogingen en -verlagingen worden toegepast vanaf de eerste opening van de rekeningen van de maand.
Recent changes to the PC 136 pay scale
| Effective | Change according to the FPS | Processed on |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2026 | Indexering: Indexatie met 2,05% in 7/2026. | 7 July 2026 |
| 1 January 2026 | Indexering: Indexatie met 0,73% in 1/2026. | 19 January 2026 |
| 1 July 2025 | Andere loonaanpassing: Nieuwe barema's in 7/2025. | 24 July 2025 |
| 1 January 2025 | Indexering: Indexatie met 1,21% in 1/2025. | 16 January 2025 |
| 1 July 2024 | Indexering: Indexatie met 2,34% in 7/2024. | 9 July 2024 |
| 1 January 2024 | Indexering: Indexatie met 0,98% in 1/2024. | 15 January 2024 |
Barema PC 136: frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in PC 136 in 2026?
It depends on the employee's category or job, and sometimes on age or seniority. The FPS database shows the PC 136 version of 1 July 2026. The lowest hourly amount in the tables is € 15,2360 (CATEGORIEEN : ARBEIDERS; 7), the highest € 18,5134 (CATEGORIEEN : ARBEIDERS; BK).
When was the PC 136 pay scale last indexed?
According to the FPS history, since 1 July 2026: "Indexatie met 2,05% in 7/2026." The FPS processed it on 7 July 2026.
How many wage tables does PC 136 have?
The FPS database shows 2 tables with 8 amounts in total, under these headings: CATEGORIEEN : ARBEIDERS, CATEGORIEEN : STUDENTEN.
Are these PC 136 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 136 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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