The Flemish government’s decision to adjust the jobbonus in line with rising consumer prices offers a timely relief for many workers. On 2025-05-04 11:14:00, it was confirmed that the jobbonus thresholds will be increased to prevent sudden loss of this important financial support.
- Vlaamse regering volgt stijgende consumptieprijzen
- Zuhal Demir verhoogt jobbonus loongrenzen
- Jobbonus tot 700 euro netto extra
- Loongrenzen verhoogd van 2100 naar 2155 euro
- Bonus beschermt koopkracht van 900.000 werkenden
- Jobbonus blijft tot federale lastenverlaging
Since its introduction, the jobbonus has been a valuable incentive for low-income earners in Flanders, providing up to 700 euros net to bridge the gap between working and not working. But with automatic wage indexation pushing salaries higher, some employees risked losing their bonus unexpectedly.
How does this adjustment affect workers, and why is it crucial now? Let’s explore the implications and what it means for Flemish employees moving forward.
Why was this adjustment necessary? With wages automatically indexed to inflation, many workers earning just above the previous thresholds faced losing their jobbonus. The government’s move to increase the lower limit from €2,100 to €2,155 and the upper limit from €3,099 to €3,155 means:
- Workers with modest wage increases retain partial or full bonuses.
- Employees earning up to €3,155 gross monthly can now benefit.
- About 10% of bonuses go to cleaning staff, highlighting broad support.
- The jobbonus remains until federal labor cost reductions take effect in 2027.
With inflation pressures unlikely to ease soon, will further adjustments be needed? For now, the Flemish government’s proactive step ensures that the jobbonus continues to support workers’ purchasing power. Employees should stay informed about future changes and how these policies affect their net income.
