The Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) is the equivalent of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) that is paid to retired seniors in the rest of Canada.
QPP payments occur monthly on the last working day.
Read on to learn about the QPP payment dates in 2024, how much you will receive in retirement pension, current contribution rates, and QPP increases.
QPP Payment Dates in 2024
The QPP payment dates in 2024 are:
| QPP Dates | QPP Dates |
| 31 January 2024 | 29 February 2024 |
| 28 March 2024 | 30 April 2024 |
| 31 May 2024 | 28 June 2024 |
| 31 July 2024 | 30 August 2024 |
| 27 September 2024 | 31 October 2024 |
| 29 November 2024 | 30 December 2024 |
QPP payments are generally sent on the last working day of the month via direct deposit to your bank account.
Here’s How Much QPP You Will Receive in 2024
The amount of QPP you receive is based on the number of years during which you contributed to the plan, your average earnings, and the age at which you begin receiving the QPP pension.
The current maximum QPP benefits in 2024 are as follows:
| Pension Benefit | Pension Amount (Monthly) |
| Retirement pension at age 65 (100%) | $1364.60 |
| At age 60 (64%) | $873.34 |
| At age 72 (158.8%) | $2166.98 |
| Disability pension | $1606.75 |
| Additional disability amount | $583.29 |
| Children of disabled QPP contributor | $93.39 |
| Children of deceased QPP contributor | $294.12 |
| Surviving spouse (under age 45, not disabled, & no dependents) | $668.91 |
| Surviving spouse (under age 45, not disabled with dependent children) | $1061.12 |
| Surviving spouse (under age 45, disabled, with or without dependent children) | $1102.80 |
| Surviving spouse (ages 45 -64) | $1102.80 |
| Surviving spouse age 65 or over | $822.14 |
As you may notice, the maximum monthly QPP payment is the same as the maximum monthly CPP payment.
Survivor’s pension in Québec is broken down into various categories based on your age and whether you have dependent children or are disabled.
When you take CPP early at age 60, you lose 36% of the maximum you would have received if you had waited until age 65.
On the other hand, if you wait until age 70 before collecting QPP, your monthly benefits increase by 42%.
You can check your “Statement of Participation in the Québec Pension Plan” online to view your contribution to the plan over the years and how much you can expect.
This retirement pension calculator also comes in handy.
QPP Contributions in 2024
In 2024, the QPP contribution rate is 6.40% for employees and 12.80% for employers and self-employed individuals.
Basically, if you work for someone else, you pay a base 5.40% contribution plus an extra 1.00%, for a total QPP contribution of 6.40% on the Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) for the year.
The YMPE for 2024 is $68,500, and there is a basic exemption on the first $3,500 you earn per year.
Therefore, if your total income in 2024 is $68 500, you pay a 6.40% QPP contributions rate on $65,000 (i.e. $68,500 – $3,500). On earnings between $68,500 and $73,200, you contribute an additional 4%.
Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) Explained
The Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) is one of the mainstays of retirement income in Canada, in addition to the Old Age Security pension, workplace pension plans, and personal savings.
Workers 18 years of age and older are required to make contributions to the plan during their working years, and they can begin taking a pension starting at age 60.
QPP retirement pension is expected to replace 25-33% of the average monthly salary you earned during your working years.
QPP contributors and their families may be eligible for the following benefits: Retirement pension, disability pension, death benefit, and survivor’s pension.
Quebeckers who have worked abroad may be entitled to QPP benefits if the country they worked in has a social security agreement with Québec and they are deemed to be residents of the province.
How To Apply For The QPP
The QPP is not paid out automatically; you need to apply for it.
You can either complete the application process online or fill out a paper form and mail it to Retraite Québec at the address provided.
You can apply for QPP 1-3 months before the date you want to start receiving the pension.
QPP Benefits and Survivor’s Pensions
In addition to the base QPP retirement pension, you or your family may qualify for:
QPP Retirement Pension Supplement
If you continue to work and make contributions while receiving QPP, you get a pension supplement that increases your total benefit.
QPP Disability Pension
Eligible QPP contributors who have severe and permanent disabilities may qualify for disability pension while under age 65.
At age 65, they begin receiving the retirement pension.
The children of a disabled QPP contributor may also qualify for a monthly benefit.
QPP Death Benefit
A death benefit is paid to the heirs of a deceased QPP recipient or to the person or charitable organization that paid their funeral expenses.
The death benefit in 2024 is $2,500.
QPP Survivor’s Pension
The surviving spouse of a deceased QPP contributor may be eligible to receive a survivor’s pension.
The amount varies with the amount contributed by the deceased spouse, the age of the surviving spouse, whether they are supporting dependent children if you already receive a retirement or disability pension, and more.
The children of a deceased contributor may also qualify for the orphan’s pension.
Is QPP Taxable?
Yes, the QPP is taxable.
QPP payments are included in your taxable income for the year, and you pay both federal and provincial income taxes (where applicable).
QPP Payments Increases in 2024
The QPP retirement amount is increasing in 2024 after it was indexed to reflect inflation in the past year (i.e. the Consumer Price Index).
The maximum retirement pension is $1364.60 starting in January 2024.
QPP Payment FAQ
Do QPP payments increase in 2024?
Yes, QPP payments will increase to $1364.60 in 2024 after the government indexed it for inflation.
How much is QPP monthly?
If you qualify for the maximum QPP retirement pension, you receive $1364.60 per month. If you take QPP earlier, this amount is reduced, and it is higher if you take QPP at a later age (i.e. later than the standard age of 65).
How much is OAS in 2024?
The maximum monthly OAS in 2024 is $784.67.
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Do the QPP or CPP is adjusted for yearly inflation if i do not take it yet?
i mean does the inflation rate is added to my pension only if i am taking it
or it is added every year even if i postponed taking it for 2 years for example
@Nader: Yes, when you delay collecting, you automatically benefit from the inflation increases that occur during the time you are not receiving the benefit.