The Social Security System (SSS) has implemented a pension increase starting September 2025.
Under the approved reform, retirement and disability pensioners receive a 10% increase, while death/survivorship pensioners get a 5% increase.
The adjustment is applied to qualified pensioners on record as of August 31, 2025, and reflects automatically in the September 2025 payout.
No separate application is required.
Who Is Covered And When You’ll See It
If you were already receiving an SSS pension by August 31, 2025, your September 2025 deposit shows the higher amount.
The increase covers retirement, total or partial disability, and death/survivorship pensions, including qualified dependents where applicable.
New claimants approved after September will receive the adjusted amount once their pension starts.
No Extra Contribution Hike For This Increase
The pension hike takes effect without any new contribution increase beyond previously scheduled adjustments.
The goal is to restore purchasing power for pensioners while maintaining the fund’s long-term sustainability.
Members and employers do not need to do anything for the change to apply.
How Much Will You Get? (Quick Formula)
- Retirement/Disability: New monthly = Old monthly × 1.10
- Death/Survivorship: New monthly = Old monthly × 1.05
Tip: Use your most recent monthly pension as the “Old monthly” figure, then apply the appropriate multiplier for your pension type.
Sample New Monthly Pension Amounts (Examples)
Use the examples below to estimate how the hike affects different starting pensions. These are illustrative computations to help you check your own amount.
| Pension Type | Old Monthly (Before Hike) | New From Sep 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retirement (minimum example) | ₱2,200.00 | ₱2,420.00 | +₱220.00 (+10%) |
| Disability (minimum example) | ₱2,000.00 | ₱2,200.00 | +₱200.00 (+10%) |
| Survivorship (minimum example) | ₱2,000.00 | ₱2,100.00 | +₱100.00 (+5%) |
| Retirement (mid-range example) | ₱8,000.00 | ₱8,800.00 | +₱800.00 (+10%) |
| Survivorship (mid-range example) | ₱6,500.00 | ₱6,825.00 | +₱325.00 (+5%) |
Key Facts To Remember
- Effective month: September 2025 (based on August 31, 2025 pensioner record).
- Automatic crediting: No forms or re-enrollment needed; amounts reflect in your regular payout.
- Coverage: Retirement, disability, and death/survivorship pensions.
- Computation: +10% for retirement/disability; +5% for survivorship.
The September 2025 SSS pension hike is a welcome boost for millions of Filipino pensioners.
With automatic adjustments of 10% for retirement and disability pensions and 5% for survivorship pensions, the reform helps protect pensioners’ purchasing power amid rising costs.
You don’t need to file anything—just review your September 2025 deposit to confirm the updated amount, and use the quick formula and table above to verify your new monthly pension.
FAQs
Do I need to file anything to receive the higher pension?
No. If you were a pensioner on August 31, 2025, the increase is automatic in your September 2025 payout.
I’m a survivorship pensioner—how is my increase computed?
Survivorship pensions are adjusted by +5%. Multiply your current monthly by 1.05 to estimate your new amount.
Will my contribution rate change because of this hike?
No. The September 2025 increase applies without any new contribution hike beyond previously scheduled adjustments.
