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abo.lemonde.frHere’s the latest on the plafond salarial (salary cap), with a focus on recent European context since you’re in Los Angeles but asked for “latest news” without a specific country.
- France: The annual plafond de la sécurité sociale (PASS) increased by 1.6% for 2025, setting the PASS at 47,100 euros per year and 3,925 euros per month starting January 1, 2025. This is a key reference for social contributions and income thresholds in France.[1][3]
- Belgium: In 2025, Belgium introduced a quarterly cap of 85,000 euros for base social security contributions, with the limit applying to base employer contributions on salaries exceeding that level; this cap is indexed and applies to 2025–2026, with potential adjustments thereafter.[2][4]
- General note: Several countries periodically adjust social security ceilings (plafonds) to reflect wage growth; exact figures, applicability, and indexation rules vary by country and by subcategory of contributions (base vs. additional contributions).[3][10]
Key takeaways for you:
- If you’re comparing international payroll environments, France’s PASS is a fixed annual ceiling used to calculate social contributions, rising in 2025 to 47,100 € per year.[1][3]
- Belgium’ s ONSS reforms introduced a quarterly base-cap of 85,000 €, which can substantially affect higher earners’ employer contributions from mid-2025 onward.[4][2]
- Always verify the current year’s thresholds with the official government or payroll-source updates, as ceilings are frequently revised and can be country-specific (and sometimes province/state specific).[8][3]
Would you like me to narrow this to a specific country (e.g., France, Belgium, or another), or pull the most current threshold for a particular jurisdiction you care about? I can also provide a quick comparative table if you specify the countries of interest.
Citations:
- France PASS increase and thresholds @ PASS 2025[1]
- France PASS update confirmation[3]
- Belgium ONSS quarterly cap 85,000 €[2]
- Belgium ONSS plafonnement details[4]