The statutory minimum wage in Germany is €13.90 gross (per hour) from January 1, 2026.
The Statutory Minimum Wage in Germany
The statutory minimum wage in Germany is €13.90 gross per hour starting January 1, 2026. The Minimum Wage Commission (Mindestlohnkommission) has decided that the statutory minimum wage should increase to €14.60 on January 1, 2027.
Here is a more detailed breakdown:
- Current minimum wage 2026: €13.90 gross per hour from January 1, 2026
- Planned increase in 2027: €14.60 gross per hour from January 1, 2027
It is essential to note that this is the statutory minimum wage for all workers, with a few exceptions, including young people under 18 and apprentices.
In addition to the general minimum wage, some sectors also have sector-specific minimum wages, which may be higher.
Due to the increase in the minimum wage in 2026 and 2027, the monthly salaries of people with a Minijob in Germany will also increase.
The statutory minimum wage in Germany from 2020 to 2025:
- Minimum wage 2020: €9.35 gross per hour
- Minimum wage 2021: €9.60 gross per hour
- Minimum wage 2022: €10.45 gross per hour from July 1, 2022
- Minimum wage 2023: €12.00 gross per hour from October 1, 2023
- Minimum wage 2024: €12.41 gross per hour from January 1, 2024
- Minimum wage 2025: €12.82 gross per hour from January 1, 2025
Minimum Wage Commission (Mindestlohnkommission)
The Minimum Wage Commission (Mindestlohnkommission) consists of six members: two employers, two employees, and two scientific advisors, who are nominated by employer and employee organizations and appointed by the federal government. These six members have voting rights, and a chairperson chairs the commission. New representatives are appointed to these positions every five years.
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