Cuentas claras: si recibe una pensión superior al salario mínimo, esto es lo que obtendrá tras el ajuste del 23%

Periodista Portafolio29.01.2026 12:06 Actualizado: 29.01.2026 12:08

Cuentas claras: si recibe una pensión superior al salario mínimo, esto es lo que obtendrá tras el ajuste del 23%

TL;DR

  • Pensions in Colombia are automatically adjusted each year to maintain purchasing power.
  • For 2026, pensions above the minimum wage will increase by 5.1% (the previous year's CPI).
  • Pensions below or equal to the minimum wage will be adjusted based on the minimum wage increase.
  • Approximately 60.8% of pensions are adjusted with the minimum wage, and 39.2% with the CPI.
  • The adjustment applies automatically from January 2026, with no additional procedures needed by pensioners.
  • Pensioners should also consider health contribution deductions, which vary based on pension amount.