Family Allowance in Brazil 2026 (Salário-Família): R$ 67.54 per Child and Who Qualifies
The family allowance ("salário-família") is an INSS benefit in Brazil for low-income workers with young children. In 2026 it is R$ 67.54 per child each month, for those earning up to R$ 1,980.38 (Portaria Interministerial MPS/MF nº 13, of 9 January 2026).
1. Who qualifies
- Registered (CLT) employees, domestic workers and casual workers ("avulsos").
- With monthly pay of up to R$ 1,980.38 in 2026.
- For each child, stepchild or ward under 14, or with a disability at any age.
- If both parents qualify, both receive it, each through their own job.
2. Examples
| Monthly pay | Children under 14 | Family allowance per month |
|---|---|---|
| R$ 1,621.00 | 1 | R$ 67.54 |
| R$ 1,900.00 | 2 | R$ 135.08 |
| R$ 1,980.38 | 3 | R$ 202.62 |
| R$ 2,000.00 | 2 | R$ 0.00 (above the limit) |
There is no partial amount: if pay goes over the limit in a month, there is no benefit that month. Overtime and allowances count towards pay. In the months of hiring and leaving, the amount is pro rata to the days worked.
3. How to claim it and who pays
The employee gives the employer each child's birth certificate. After that, a vaccination card is due once a year for children up to 6 and proof of school attendance from age 7; without them, payment is suspended. The employer pays it with the salary and offsets it against the INSS contributions it owes — the cost falls on social security, not on the employer.
4. Common questions
- Is it taxed? No. The family allowance is not salary and has no INSS or income tax deduction.
- Do retirees get it? In some cases, directly from INSS; check on Meu INSS or by calling 135.
- Self-employed or MEI? Not eligible: the benefit is for employees.
Do the maths
In the net salary calculator, see your pay after INSS and income tax and check whether it stays within the R$ 1,980.38 limit. For each payslip deduction, read the net salary guide.
2026 values, from Portaria Interministerial MPS/MF nº 13/2026; they change every January. If in doubt, ask HR or INSS (135).
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