Minimum Wage – Germany

The current minimum wage in Germany is €12.41 per hour in 2024. It became valid on January 1, 2024.
  • Valid on march 2024
  • The amounts are in Euro.
  • The amounts are before tax.

Per Hour
National Minimum Wage
Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2024 Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
€12.41

Definitions

General declaration according to the Posted Workers Act (AEntG)

Germany has a government-mandated minimum wage. No worker in Germany should be paid less then this minimum pay rate.
Employers in Germany who do not pay the Minimum Wage may be subject to punishment by the government of Germany.

Wages per month are calculated as 4.33 times if a weekly wage is defined. It is calculated as 4.33 times the standard hours per week if an hourly wage is given.

Source

Minimum Wages in Germany according to Minimum Wage Act (MiLoG) in accordance with Section 1 MiLoG; / Posted Workers Act (AEntG) / Temporary Employment Act (AÜG) / Collective Bargaining Act (TVG); first time from 1 January 2015

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