PIS/Salary Bonus: what it is, who is entitled to it and how to receive it
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Do you know what the PIS/Salary Bonus?
This is an annual benefit that can amount to the minimum wage for workers who meet the program requirements.
In this article, you will learn everything about PIS/Salary Bonus: what it is, who is eligible, how to check, how to receive it, and the payment schedule.
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What is PIS and how does it work?
The Social Integration Program (PIS) was created with the aim of promoting employee integration into the life and development of companies.
It is a benefit paid annually to workers who meet the criteria established by the government.
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PIS works as a salary bonus, that is, it is a sum of money paid to workers in private companies who meet the rules established by the program.
This benefit is granted according to the time worked and the remuneration received by the worker in the given base year.
Who is entitled to the Salary Bonus?
To be entitled to the Salary Bonus (PIS), the worker must meet the following requirements:
- Be registered in the Social Integration Program (PIS) for at least five years;
- Have received an average monthly salary of up to two minimum wages during the base year;
- Have carried out paid activity for at least 30 consecutive or non-consecutive days during the base year, for employers contributing to PIS/PASEP;
- Have your data correctly reported by the employer in the Annual Social Information Report (RAIS) for the base year.
Furthermore, it is important to emphasize that the payment of the Salary Bonus is proportional to the time worked in the base year.
In other words, the more months the worker has worked in the reference period, the higher the benefit amount will be.
What is the difference between PIS and Salary Bonus?
The term PIS, which stands for Social Integration Program, refers to the government program that encompasses the Salary Bonus and unemployment insurance.
The Salary Bonus is specifically the benefit paid to workers who meet the criteria established by the program, as mentioned previously.
Therefore, while PIS encompasses different benefits and services aimed at workers, the Salary Bonus is a specific part of this program, aimed at paying a sum of money to low-income workers.
How to check PIS/Salary Bonus?
To check whether you are eligible for PIS/Salary Bonus and the amount of the benefit, you can use the following channels:
- Digital Work Card App: Available for Android and iOS, the app allows you to check your PIS/Salary Bonus, as well as other information about your professional life, such as employment contracts, FGTS (Unemployment Fund), unemployment insurance, and professional qualifications. To access the app, you need a Gov.br account, which can be created for free using your CPF (Individual Taxpayer Registry) and password.
- Gov.br Portal: on the website www.gov.br, you can check your PIS/Salary Bonus, as well as other federal government services, such as INSS (National Institute of Social Security), Income Tax, Enem (National High School Exam), and Bolsa Família (Family Grant). To access the portal, you need a Gov.br account, which can be created for free using your CPF (Individual Taxpayer Registry) and password.
- Caixa Econômica Federal website: on the website www.caixa.gov.br, you can check the PIS/Salary Bonus, as well as other social benefits, such as FGTS, unemployment insurance and Bolsa Família.
- Telephone: you can also check your PIS/Salary Bonus by telephone, calling the following numbers:
- Federal Savings Bank: 0800 726 0207
How to receive the Salary Bonus?
To receive PIS/Salary Bonus, you must follow the payment schedule, which varies according to the month of birth (for private sector workers) or the final registration number (for public servants).
THE PIS/Salary Bonus payment calendar 2024, referring to the base year, is as follows:
| BORN IN | RECEIVE FROM | RECEIVE UNTIL |
| January | 15/02/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
| February | 15/03/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
| March | 15/04/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
| April | 15/04/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
| May | 15/05/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
| June | 15/05/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
| July | 15/06/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
| August | 15/06/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
| September | 15/07/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
| October | 15/07/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
| November | 15/08/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
| December | 15/08/2024 | 27/12/2024 |
How to withdraw the amount?
To receive PIS/Salary Bonus, you can use the following channels:
- ATM: If you have a Citizen Card and a registered password, you can withdraw your PIS/Salary Bonus at any Caixa Econômica Federal ATM. If you don't have a Citizen Card, you can request one free of charge by calling 0800 726 0207 or at any Caixa branch, presenting a photo ID.
- Lottery outlets and Caixa Aqui correspondents: if you have a Citizen Card and a registered password, you can withdraw your PIS/Salary Bonus at any lottery outlet or Caixa Aqui correspondent, presenting a photo ID.
- Caixa branches: if you don't have a Citizen Card, you can withdraw your PIS/Salary Bonus at any Caixa branch by presenting a photo ID.
- Account Credit: If you have a checking or savings account at Caixa, the PIS/Salary Bonus will be automatically credited to your account, according to the payment schedule, as long as you have no registration restrictions.
- Banco do Brasil branches: if you are a public servant, you can withdraw your Pasep/Salary Bonus at any Banco do Brasil branch, presenting a photo ID.
- Account Credit: If you have a checking or savings account at Banco do Brasil, the Pasep/Salary Bonus will be automatically credited to your account, according to the payment schedule, provided you have no registration restrictions.
What is the value of the Salary Bonus?
The 2024 Salary Bonus table, referring to the base year 2023, shows the benefit value according to the number of months worked.
The maximum amount is one minimum wage, which in 2024 is R$ 1,412.00. The minimum amount is 1/12 of the minimum wage, which corresponds to R$ 117.67. See the table below:
| MONTHS WORKED | BENEFIT VALUE |
| 1 | R$ 117.67 |
| 2 | R$ 235.33 |
| 3 | R$ 353.00 |
| 4 | R$ 470.65 |
| 5 | R$ 588.32 |
| 6 | R$ 706.00 |
| 7 | R$ 823.66 |
| 8 | R$ 941.33 |
| 9 | R$ 1,058.99 |
| 10 | R$ 1,176.66 |
| 11 | R$ 1,294.33 |
| 12 | R$ 1,412.00 |
An extra salary every year makes all the difference in any worker's budget! So, be sure to check if yours is already in your account!
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