Decimo Terceiro Salario
In short
The Decimo Terceiro Salario is an annual extra month of pay granted to workers in Brazil. In late 2026, the INSS is set to pay this bonus to a new group of beneficiaries starting in November.
In plain words
It is an extra salary paid at the end of the year. Most employees receive it in two instalments. It helps people cover holiday costs or extra expenses.
A simple example
A worker who earns 2,000 reais a month will receive an additional amount based on their earnings to act as a thirteenth salary.
Why it matters
It provides essential financial support during the festive season. For many, it is a vital way to pay off debts or save for the following year.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse it with a standard monthly salary or a performance bonus, as it is a legal entitlement for most workers.
Sources
- "Está em cima da mesa cumprir o acordo": Salário mínimo sobe para quanto?
- INSS paga 13º salário a novo grupo a partir de novembro; veja quem tem direito
- Funcionário descobre que a empresa deixou de pagar parte do salário por vários meses e procura saber se pode encerrar o contrato sem perder os direitos de uma demissão sem ...
- INSS pagará 13º salário extra em novembro; veja quem tem direito