Iranian Cabinet Approves Significant Pension Increase for Social Security Retirees
In a move aimed at enhancing social welfare, the Iranian Cabinet has approved a substantial increase in pensions for millions of retirees under the Social Security Organization.
Government Approval and Implementation
During a session on September 3, 2025, the Cabinet, upon the proposal of the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare, ratified the new pension increase based on Articles 96 and 111 of the Social Security Law. The decree was officially communicated yesterday by the First Vice President, confirming the government’s commitment to its implementation.
Details of the Pension Hike
The approved measure mandates a significant 45% increase for all retirement, disability, and survivor pensions that were established by the end of the Iranian year 1403 (March 2024) and whose current amount is equal to or less than the minimum wage set by the Supreme Labour Council.
For pensioners receiving more than the minimum wage, the increase will be calculated as a 32% raise plus a fixed sum of 931,650 Iranian rials.
Enhanced Family Benefits and Minimum Threshold
Furthermore, the decree standardizes family and child allowances for all Social Security pensioners, aligning them with the benefits received by retirees of executive agencies. A key provision ensures that the total monthly income for minimum-wage pensioners, including all supplementary benefits, will not fall below 15,803,000 tomans (approximately 1,580,300 rials based on common usage).
This comprehensive adjustment reflects the ongoing efforts to support retirees and ensure their financial well-being aligns with the nation’s economic considerations.
