Key data
| Regulation | Order PJC/683/2026, of July 7, 2026 |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | July 8, 2026 |
| Entry into force | July 1, 2026 (retroactive effects) |
| Affected parties | Civil servants and labor personnel of the AGE and state public bodies assigned to Illes Balears |
| Category | Public Sector — Remuneration |
| Enabling regulation | RDL 19/2026, of June 30 (sole additional provision) |
| Negotiation | General Negotiation Board, July 6, 2026 |
Civil servants and labor employees of the General State Administration assigned to Illes Balears will earn more from July 2026. The Council of Ministers approved on July 7 the review of residence allowances under the Royal Decree-Law 19/2026, of June 30, which regulates the insularity allowance for public personnel in the Balearic archipelago. The Order PJC/683/2026 publishes the agreement and sets the new amounts by professional groups and islands.
The agreement was negotiated at the General Negotiation Board on July 6, 2026 and expressly establishes that no worker can see their allowance reduced compared to the amounts they were receiving.
What does this regulation establish?
Order PJC/683/2026 publishes the agreement of the Council of Ministers by which the residence allowances of state public sector personnel in Illes Balears are updated. This allowance compensates for the additional cost of living and working in an island territory, and is structured in two blocks according to the island of assignment:
| Destination zone | Minimum monthly amount | Maximum monthly amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mallorca | €105.31 | €214.61 |
| Rest of archipelago (Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera and other islands) | €263.12 | €697.67 |
The specific amounts within each range depend on the professional group to which the employee belongs. Groups with higher remuneration levels access the highest amounts in the range.
Two essential rules of the agreement:
- Harmful retroactivity prohibited: no resulting amount can be lower than what the worker was receiving previously.
- Retroactive effects from July 1, 2026: back pay from that date must be paid to all affected parties.
Economic and operational impact
For human resources units and payroll managers of state public bodies with personnel in Illes Balears, this regulation creates two immediate obligations:
- Payroll recalculation: apply the new amounts from July 2026 in the next available payroll.
- Back pay: pay the difference between what was received from July 1 and the new approved amounts.
The budgetary impact depends on the number of personnel assigned to each island and their distribution by professional groups. The differential is especially relevant for personnel assigned to islands other than Mallorca, where the amount can reach €697.67 monthly, compared to the €214.61 ceiling in Mallorca.
From a management perspective, the regulation does not require a request from the employee: the update must be applied ex officio by the paying administration.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants of the General State Administration (AGE) assigned to Illes Balears.
- Labor personnel of the AGE and state public bodies assigned to the Balearic archipelago.
- Human resources units and payroll departments of ministries and bodies with personnel in Balears.
- Budget planning managers of bodies with staff on the islands.
It does not affect personnel of the Balearic regional administration or local administrations, whose remuneration is governed by their own agreements and regional regulations.
Practical example
A civil servant of group A1 (the highest remuneration level) assigned to Formentera —an island included in the «rest of the archipelago»— will receive up to €697.67 monthly as residence allowance.
If this civil servant had been receiving, for example, €600 monthly with the previous amounts, the monthly difference would be €97.67. With effects from July 1, 2026, if the update payroll is processed in August, the administration must pay them in that payroll €97.67 back pay for July, plus the new amount of €697.67 from August onwards.
In the case of a lower group civil servant assigned to Mallorca, the minimum applicable amount would be €105.31 monthly, with the same retroactivity principle from July 1.
What should administrations do now?
- Identify affected personnel: locate all AGE and state public body personnel assigned to Illes Balears and classify them by professional group and island of assignment.
- Apply the new amounts: update the residence allowance in payroll according to the approved table (€105.31–€214.61 in Mallorca; €263.12–€697.67 in the rest of the archipelago).
- Calculate and pay back pay: determine the difference between the previous and new amounts from July 1, 2026 and include it in the next available payroll.
- Verify that no amount decreases: check that the new amount assigned to each employee is not lower than what they were receiving, as expressly required by the agreement.
- Update budget planning: reflect the cost increase in personnel spending forecasts for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil servant receive for residence allowance in Illes Balears from July 2026?
It depends on the island and professional group. In Mallorca, the amount ranges between €105.31 and €214.61 monthly. In the rest of the archipelago (Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera and other islands), the range goes from €263.12 to €697.67 monthly. The exact amounts within each range are determined according to the employee's professional group.
From when do the new amounts take effect and will back pay be received?
The economic effects are retroactive to July 1, 2026, although the Order was published on July 8. This means that those affected have the right to receive the difference between the previous and new amounts from that date. Back pay must be paid in the next payroll processed by the paying administration.
Can the residence allowance be reduced with this update?
No. The agreement expressly establishes that the new amounts cannot result in a reduction compared to the amounts the personnel were receiving. If the amount resulting from applying the new table were lower than the previous one, the previous amount is maintained.
Does this regulation affect personnel of the Balearic regional administration or municipalities?
No. Order PJC/683/2026 affects exclusively state public sector personnel: civil servants and labor employees of the General State Administration (AGE) and state public bodies assigned to Illes Balears. Personnel of the Balearic regional administration and local entities are governed by their own regulations.
What regulation enables this update and why is it being done now?
The legal basis is the sole additional provision of Royal Decree-Law 19/2026, of June 30, on urgent measures regarding early partial retirement of labor personnel of public administrations and insularity allowance in Illes Balears. The update was negotiated at the General Negotiation Board on July 6, 2026 and approved by the Council of Ministers the following day.
Official source
View complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-14761)
Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-14761