What is the INPS in Italy?
Sophia Hammond
Updated on March 02, 2026
What is the INPS in Italy?
The Istituto Nazionale della Previdenza Sociale (INPS) is the largest social security and welfare institute in Italy and one of the most important on a European level. It has a budget (of approximately 400 billion Euro between receipts and payments) which is second only to state budget.
How long do you have to work to get pension in Italy?
Old-age pension requirements in 2018, for private and public employees, is 66 years and seven months with a minimum of 20 years of contributions. The normal pension age under the new system will increase gradually for men and women.
Do I have to pay INPS?
In order to determine the amount which, as an employer, you must pay to the National Institute for Social Security (INPS) every month, by way of contributions for the employee, you need to know: the amount of benefits you have advanced to the worker on behalf of the INPS.
How do I qualify for an Italian pension?
What conditions do I need to meet? For the statutory old age pension, from 1 January 2019, in addition to at least 20 years of contributions, the pension age you must have reached is 67 years (applying till 2026) for all categories of workers.
How much is INPS in Italy?
INPS (national mandatory pension fund): 9.19% on the income up to a ceiling of EUR 47,379 of income and 10.19% on the excess above the maximum amount.
Does Italy have Social Security disability?
Disability allowance (social assistance, means tested): Paid for the loss of 66.7% of working capacity with at least five years of contributions, including three in the last five years before the claim. The allowance is paid for up to three years; may be extended for additional three-year periods.
How much is an Italian pension?
In 2019, the average annual gross pension in Italy amounted to 13.2 thousand euros per recipient.
Are there private pensions in Italy?
A public pension pillar, voluntary occupational schemes and private pension plans form the bulk of Italy’s pension system. The first pillar consists of a compulsory pay-as-you-go insurance plan comprising various branches.
How much is the pension in Italy?
Annual average gross pension income in Italy from 2015 to 2019 (in euros)
| Characteristic | Average gross pension value in euros |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 13,194.35 |
| 2018 | 12,874.04 |
| 2017 | 12,581.04 |
| 2016 | 12,393.68 |
How much does it cost to employ someone in Italy?
In 2016 the labour cost per employee in enterprises and institutions of the private and public sectors with at least 10 employees amounted to Euro 41,785. Wages and salaries per employee amounted to Euro 30,237, accounting for 72.4% of the total labour cost.
How much is the average pension in Italy?
Can I live in Italy and collect Social Security?
Normally, persons who are not U.S. citizens may receive U.S. Social Security benefits while outside the U.S. only if they meet certain requirements. Under the agreement, however, you may receive benefits as long as you reside in Italy regardless of your nationality.