Minimum wage in Germany 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
€20,594 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in Germany in 2026: €13.90 an hour
The minimum wage in Germany is €13.90 an hour since January 2026. For a full-time job of 40 hours a week that is about €2,409 gross a month. After income tax and social security about €1,716 a month is left (€20,594 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | €2,409.33 |
| Net a month | €1,716.13 |
| Net a year | €20,594 |
| Net per paid hour | €9.90 |
| Net per hour worked | €11.54 |
Source: Mindestlohnanpassungsverordnung (BMAS): €13.90 an hour from 1 January 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Germany in 2026?
€13.90 an hour: about €2,409 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About €1,716 net a month for a single person without children (€20,594 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About €9.90 net per paid hour, and €11.54 for each hour actually worked.
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