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Federal judges petition STF for salary ceiling adjustment to R$ 71.5 thousand

2 sources · 19 May 2026
1 agreed · 1 partial · 1 conflicts

The Brazilian Federal Judges Association (Ajufe) filed clarification appeals with the STF requesting adjustment of the salary ceiling from R$ 46,366.19 to R$ 71,532.30. The entity argues the amount should have been corrected by the IPCA since 2006, citing technical analysis by the STF itself that recognizes approximately 54% devaluation.

Press quotes (2)
Nota Técnica Stf

"A correção a partir de 2006, data das Resoluções CNJ nº 13 e 14, resultaria em valor de R$ 71.532,30"

Gazeta do Povo

"A Associação dos Juízes Federais do Brasil (Ajufe) pediu ao Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) o reajuste do teto salarial de R$ 46,3 mil para R$ 71,5 mil"

The petition was filed within the scope of actions judged in March 2026, when the STF limited magistrature and MP perks to 70% of the constitutional ceiling. At the time, the Court judged Complaint 88319 (Justice Flávio Dino), ADI 6606 (Justice Gilmar Mendes) and REs 968646 and 1059466 (Justice Alexandre de Moraes).

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Reporteriedoferreira

"O Plenário converteu em julgamento de mérito o referendo das liminares deferidas na Reclamação (RCL) 88319, da relatoria do ministro Flávio Dino, e na Ação Direta de Inconstitucionalidade (ADI) 6606, do ministro Gilmar Mendes"

According to STF Technical Note, IPCA correction since 2006 would result in R$ 71,532.30, while the current ceiling remains at R$ 46,366.19 since February 2025. Ajufe cites excerpts from votes by Justices Alexandre de Moraes and Gilmar Mendes that recognize the "serious devaluation" of the category's salary.

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Transparência Brasil

"que era de R$ 44.008,52 até jan.2025 e passou para R$ 46.366,19 a partir do mês seguinte"

Gazeta do Povo

"A entidade citou trechos de votos dos ministros Alexandre de Moraes e Gilmar Mendes, que relatam ações sobre o tema, em que afirmam que há defasagem nos salários dos magistrados"

Besides the adjustment, the association requests flexibility of perks rules established in March. Currently, magistrates can receive up to R$ 78,792.52 combining the ceiling plus 70% in additional benefits. Ajufe requests that allowances like per diems and health aid remain outside the 35% limit for indemnity allowances and defends maintaining food assistance.

Press quotes (2)
Gazeta Do Povo

"Com isso, membros da magistratura e do MP poderão receber até R$ 78.792,52"

Gazeta do Povo

"Nos embargos de declaração, a Ajufe pede a manutenção do auxílio-alimentação"

1. What we know (1)

The current ceiling is R$ 46.3 thousand and Ajufe requests adjustment to R$ 71.5 thousand based on IPCA correction since 2006

2 sources Gazeta do Povo Revista Oeste
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (1)

STF's March 2026 decision should generate savings of R$ 560 million per month to public coffers

Reported by: Noticias
Did not cover: Gazeta do Povo Revista Oeste

Conflicting versions (1)

Exact amount of adjustment requested by Ajufe

2 sources — "Ajufe requests adjustment to R$ 71.5 thousand (rounded value)": Gazeta do Povo Revista Oeste
1 source — "The correct value would be R$ 71,532.30 (precise technical value)": Nota Técnica Stf
3. What we don't know yet (3)
  • What is the specific number of the clarification appeals filed by Ajufe?

    Why it's still unknown: No consulted source informed the specific procedural numbering of the appeals

    Did not cover: Gazeta do Povo Revista Oeste
  • When should the STF judge the clarification appeals presented by Ajufe?

    Why it's still unknown: There is no information about deadline or judgment schedule for the appeals

    Did not cover: Gazeta do Povo Revista Oeste
  • What would be the total budgetary impact of raising the ceiling to R$ 71.5 thousand?

    Why it's still unknown: Although there is data on savings generated by limiting perks, there is no estimate of the cost of the requested adjustment

    Did not cover: Gazeta do Povo Revista Oeste

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