2026: €13.90, 2027: €14.60 - Two-Stage Increase
The German government has approved the largest minimum wage increase in history. The biggest increase since the introduction of minimum wage in 2015.
2025
€12.82
2026.01.01
€13.90
+€1.08 increase (8.4%)
2027.01.01
€14.60
+€0.70 increase (5.0%)
2026년 (€13.90)
Gross: approx. €2,410
Net: approx. €1,680
2027년 (€14.60)
Gross: approx. €2,530
Net: approx. €1,760
€538 (no change)
2025년 (€12.82)
42.0 hours/month
2026년 (€13.90)
38.7 hours/month (decreased due to minimum wage increase)
€538 ÷ €13.90 = 38.7 hours
2027년 (€14.60)
36.8 hours/month (further decrease)
€538 ÷ €14.60 = 36.8 hours
20 Hours/Week Limit
During semester, maximum 20 hours/week (student visa)
Full-time During Holidays
Full-time work allowed during holidays (120-day limit)
Tax Refund
Tax refund possible through year-end adjustment (average €500-1,000)
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