Minimum Wage – Germany

  • Valid on September 2026
  • Minimum wage with effect from 1 January 2026
  • Minimum wage with effect till 31 December 2026
  • The amounts are in Euro (€).
  • The amounts are before tax.

Minimum wage with effect from 1 January 2026

National Minimum Wage

13,90 €

Per hour

Minimum Wage Profiles by Country

Detailed country information on minimum wage policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks.

  • Germany has a statutory minimum wage
    yes
  • Germany has a single minimum wage rate applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    yes
  • Germany defines most minimum wage rates by geographical areas
    no
  • Germany defines most minimum wage rates by job roles
    no
  • Germany defines most minimum wage rates by industries
    no
  • Germany defines most minimum wage rates by workers' skill levels
    no
  • Germany defines minimum wage rates for Economic Processing Zones (EPZ) or similar
    no
  • Germany defines minimum wage rates for youth age groups
    no
  • Germany defines minimum wage rates for small firms
    no
  • Germany defines minimum wage rates for domestic workers
    no
  • Germany defines minimum wage rates for agricultural workers
    no
  • Germany defines minimum wage rates for piece rate workers
    no
  • Germany defines minimum wage rates as net rates
    no
  • Germany has on average adjusted minimum wage rates at least once per year since 2020
    no
  • Germany defines minimum wage rates per hour
    yes
  • Germany defines minimum wage rates per week
    no
  • Germany defines minimum wage rates per month
    no
  • Germany defines minimum wage rates per year
    no

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