Who is waiting for the February 2026 pension payment can start marking the data on the calendar: the INPS credit will arrive Monday 2 February, the first banking day of the month. There are no surprises about the timing; the date is the same for those receiving their pension through a bank or through Poste Italiane. The real curiosity, however, concerns the amount arriving, which for many could be slightly different from January's.
After a month characterised by recalculations and tax adjustments, INPS should have completed the adjustment of the amounts foreseen by the 2026 Budget Law, applying the new tax rules and applicable surcharges. In the event of further technical delays, some items may be postponed to March, but with retroactive effect.
February 2026 Pension Increase: Effects of the IRPEF Cut
Among the main changes that affect the amount of the pension in February 2026 is the Irpef cut on pensionsEffective January 1st, the tax rate for incomes between 28 and 50 euros has dropped from 35% to 33%. This results in an increase in net pay, which is visible directly on the INPS pay slip.
For those with a medium-high pension, the monthly increase can reach up to 33 euros, equal to approximately 440 euros per year. Since the new calculation was not applied to everyone in January, in February the increase may also be accompanied by backlog of the pension, making the increase more visible.
Increase to one million: €20 increase for the lowest pensions
Alongside the Irpef cut, the 2026 Budget Law intervenes on the lower pensions with the increase of the increase to the million, which 20 euro monthly salary, going from 135 to 155 euros. The measure affects those receiving a minimum supplementary pension, recipients of the social security allowance, and holders of a total civil disability pension.
Thanks to this adjustment, the maximum amount of these benefits can now reach approximately 770 euros. In this case, too, the increase will take effect in January, and the 20 euro arrears for the previous month should also appear in the February 2026 pension payment.
Pension Revaluation 2026: How Much Will the INPS Benefit Increase?
The February pay slip also comes into effect pension revaluation 2026, calculated on a provisional index of 1,4%The increase is full for pensions up to four times the minimum INPS benefit, while it progressively decreases for higher amounts.
Minimum pensions will see a smaller extraordinary increase compared to 2025: the increase is 1,3%, which translates into an increase of approximately 3 euros per month.
February 2026 Pension Payslip: Why Your Amount May Change
Not everyone will see the same increase. The February 2026 pension pay slip will also be affected by personal income tax withheld, the regional surcharges e municipal 2025, which are recovered during the following year, and any tax adjustmentsFor this reason, the net amount may differ from January, even in the presence of theoretical increases.
How to check your INPS pension slip
To check the pension amount, increases and arrears, you can consult the INPS pension slip online by accessing the Institute's website with Speed, Cie o CnsThe document details the revaluation, taxes, surcharges, and amounts actually paid.
