Discover how the Hospital Staff Pension Scheme (CNRACL) works, a special / autonomous scheme scheme managed by Caisse des Dépôts - CNRACL. Contribution rates, calculation rules and eligible professions.
Scheme type
Special / autonomous scheme
Legal retirement age
64 years
Average pension
€1,380/month
Total
42.75%
The pension scheme for tenured hospital staff in public health establishments.
Managing organization
Caisse des Dépôts - CNRACL
Year founded
1945
Calculation method
Quarter-based system
Full pension age
67 years
Full pension quarters
172
| Type | Rate | Ceiling | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee | 11.1% | — | Pension deduction (gross indexed salary) |
| Employer | 31.65% | — | Institution employer contribution |
| Total | Employee: 11.10%Employer: 31.65% | ||
PASS 2024: 46 368 € (3 864 €/month)
Active category (healthcare workers)
Early retirement at 57 for nurses, nursing assistants in active service.
Hardship recognition
Bonuses for night work and difficult conditions.
IRCANTEC for non-tenured staff
Contract workers fall under IRCANTEC and the general scheme.
Tenured staff of public hospitals, public nursing homes, public medico-social establishments.
Gross salary: 3 500 € | Career duration: 42 years
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