AGIRC-ARRCO Supplementary Pension Scheme: Complete Pension Guide 2026

Last updated: January 2026
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AGIRC-ARRCO Pension

Discover how the AGIRC-ARRCO Supplementary Pension Scheme works, a complementary scheme scheme managed by Fédération AGIRC-ARRCO. Contribution rates, calculation rules and eligible professions.

Key Figures

Scheme type

Complementary scheme

Legal retirement age

64 years

Average pension

€520/month

Total

29.46%

Overview

The mandatory supplementary pension scheme for all private sector employees. Operates on a points system.

Managing organization

Fédération AGIRC-ARRCO

Year founded

2019

Calculation method

Points-based system

Full pension age

67 years

Full pension quarters

172

Point value

1.4159

Contribution Rates

TypeRateCeilingDescription
Employee3.15%1 PASSEmployee contribution tier 1 (up to 1 PASS)
Employer4.72%1 PASSEmployer contribution tier 1 (up to 1 PASS)
Employee8.64%1-8 PASSEmployee contribution tier 2 (1 to 8 PASS)
Employer12.95%1-8 PASSEmployer contribution tier 2 (1 to 8 PASS)
TotalEmployee: 11.79%Employer: 17.67%

PASS 2024: 46 368 € (3 864 €/month)

Rules and Benefits

Advantages

Postponement bonus

10% to 30% increase if retirement postponed by 2 to 4 years after full pension age.

Considerations

Solidarity coefficients

10% penalty for 3 years if retiring at legal age, cancelled if retirement postponed by one year.

Eligible Professions

Calculation Example

Example scenario

Gross salary: 3 500 € | Career duration: 42 years

AGIRC-ARRCO

Estimated pension1 913 €/month
Total contributed491 980 €

With capitalization

Estimated pension7 387 €/month
Monthly gain+5 473 €

FAQ

What is AGIRC-ARRCO?
AGIRC-ARRCO Supplementary Pension Scheme is a complementary scheme managed by Fédération AGIRC-ARRCO. The mandatory supplementary pension scheme for all private sector employees. Operates on a points system.
What is the AGIRC-ARRCO contribution rate?
AGIRC-ARRCO contributions are: 3.15% (employee contribution tier 1 (up to 1 pass)), 4.72% (employer contribution tier 1 (up to 1 pass)), 8.64% (employee contribution tier 2 (1 to 8 pass)), 12.95% (employer contribution tier 2 (1 to 8 pass)). The total rate is approximately 29.46%.
At what age can you retire with AGIRC-ARRCO?
The legal retirement age is 64. For a full pension without penalty, the age is 67 or 172 quarters contributed.
What is the average AGIRC-ARRCO pension?
The average pension paid by AGIRC-ARRCO is approximately €520 per month. This amount varies based on contribution duration and income.
Which professions contribute to AGIRC-ARRCO?
Mandatory for all private sector employees contributing to the general scheme. Among eligible professions: Nurse, Doctor, Pharmacist, Nursing Assistant, and others.

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Sources and Methodology

Data based on official 2024/2025 rates from Fédération AGIRC-ARRCO. The calculation example uses URSSAF rates and a 6% yield (inflation-adjusted). Actual amounts may vary based on your personal situation.

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