Agricultural Social Mutual Fund - Agricultural Employees Scheme: Complete Pension Guide 2026

Last updated: January 2026
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MSA Employees Pension

Discover how the Agricultural Social Mutual Fund - Agricultural Employees Scheme works, a base scheme scheme managed by MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole). Contribution rates, calculation rules and eligible professions.

Key Figures

Scheme type

Base scheme

Legal retirement age

64 years

Average pension

€1,150/month

Total

17.75%

Overview

The pension scheme for agricultural employees (farm workers, cooperative employees...).

Managing organization

MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole)

Year founded

1961

Calculation method

Quarter-based system

Full pension age

67 years

Full pension quarters

172

Contribution Rates

TypeRateCeilingDescription
Employee6.9%1 PASSEmployee contribution capped
Employee0.4%Employee contribution uncapped
Employer8.55%1 PASSEmployer contribution capped
Employer1.9%Employer contribution uncapped
TotalEmployee: 7.30%Employer: 10.45%

PASS 2024: 46 368 € (3 864 €/month)

Rules and Benefits

Advantages

Agricultural hardship

Recognition of hardship for certain agricultural work.

Other rules

Same rules as general scheme

Calculation on best 25 years, same early/late retirement adjustments.

Eligible Professions

Employees of farms, cooperatives, agricultural works companies.

Calculation Example

Example scenario

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

MSA Employees

Estimated pension1 913 €/month
Total contributed491 980 €

With capitalization

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

FAQ

What is MSA Employees?
Agricultural Social Mutual Fund - Agricultural Employees Scheme is a base scheme managed by MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole). The pension scheme for agricultural employees (farm workers, cooperative employees...).
What is the MSA Employees contribution rate?
MSA Employees contributions are: 6.9% (employee contribution capped), 0.4% (employee contribution uncapped), 8.55% (employer contribution capped), 1.9% (employer contribution uncapped). The total rate is approximately 17.75%.
At what age can you retire with MSA Employees?
The legal retirement age is 64. For a full pension without penalty, the age is 67 or 172 quarters contributed.
What is the average MSA Employees pension?
The average pension paid by MSA Employees is approximately €1,150 per month. This amount varies based on contribution duration and income.
Which professions contribute to MSA Employees?
Employees of farms, cooperatives, agricultural works companies. Among eligible professions: Farm Worker.

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Sources and Methodology

Data based on official 2024/2025 rates from MSA (Mutualité Sociale Agricole). 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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