Part-time salary calculator · Germany 2026

What you take home with fewer hours. Net pay often falls less than your hours, because income tax is progressive.

€2,264 net a month

for 30 hours instead of 40 · €3,375 gross

You keep 78.9% of your full-time net pay (€2,870) for 75% of the hours.

Part-time pay in Germany 2026: what you keep with fewer hours

Working fewer hours lowers your gross pay in proportion, but your net pay usually falls less: income tax is progressive, so a smaller salary is taxed at a lower rate. The calculator above shows your part-time net pay.

Part-time pay from a €4,500 full-time salary

Hours a week	Gross a month	Net a month	Share of full-time net
40	€4,500	€2,870	100.0%
35	€3,938	€2,571	89.6%
32	€3,600	€2,388	83.2%
30	€3,375	€2,264	78.9%
25	€2,812	€1,948	67.9%
20	€2,250	€1,623	56.6%

Full time = 40 hours. Single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year, 2026 rules.

Frequently asked questions

How much do I keep on a 4-day week?
With 32 hours instead of 40 you keep about 83.2% of your net pay for 80% of the hours.

Is part-time pay taxed differently?
No, the same rules apply to the lower salary.

Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.

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