Short-Time Work Allowance Calculator
Calculate the short-time work allowance for reduced working hours. Target and actual earnings compared. Free online, no registration required, up-to-date for.
Details
Normal gross income
Reduced gross during short-time work
Short-Time Work Allowance per Month
680,19 €
Benefit rate: 60% (without child)
Work Loss
50,0%
Net Pay Difference
1.133,65 €
Total Income (Net + Allowance)
1.813,84 €
Income Loss vs. Net
453,46 €
of 2.267,30 € normal net
Note: Short-time work allowance is 60% (67% with child) of the net pay difference. Calculation is simplified. Actual values may differ depending on individual tax situation. As of: 2026.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is short-time work compensation?
Short-time work compensation is 60% of the lost net pay (67% for employees with children). The employer applies for it at the Federal Employment Agency and passes it on to employees.
Who is eligible for short-time work compensation?
Employees whose working hours are temporarily reduced due to economic reasons or unavoidable events. At least 10% of employees must be affected by a loss of at least 10% of working hours.
What is the Short-Time Work Allowance Calculator?
The short-time work allowance calculator computes the benefit for reduced working hours as a benefit from the employment agency.
How does the Short-Time Work Allowance Calculator work?
Enter your full-time gross salary and the reduced working hours. The calculator determines the target pay (full-time) and actual pay (short-time), computes the standardised net amounts and pays 60% (67% with children) of the difference.
Key Data and Facts
Short-time work allowance: 60% of the net pay difference (67% with children). Duration: up to 12 months normally. Social security contributions continue to be borne by the employer.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate das Kurzarbeitergeld step by step: 1. Soll-Entgelt bestimmen: Das regulaere Bruttogehalt bei voller Arbeitszeit. 2. Ist-Entgelt bestimmen: Das tatsaechliche Bruttogehalt waehrend der Kurzarbeit (bei reduzierter Arbeitszeit). Bei 50 % Kurzarbeit = 50 % des gross. 3. Pauschalierte Nettoentgelte calculate: Der Rechner ermittelt fuer beide Betraege das pauschalierte net anhand der Leistungsentgelttabelle (abhaengig von tax class (Steuerklasse) und Kinderfreibetrag). 4. Nettoentgeltdifferenz: Soll-net minus Ist-net. 5. Kurzarbeitergeld: 60 % der Nettoentgeltdifferenz (ohne Kind) oder 67 % (mit Kind). 6. Auszahlungsbetrag: Ist-Entgelt (vom employer) + KuG (von der Arbeitsagentur). Beispiel: employee, tax class (Steuerklasse) I, kein Kind, gross 3.800 EUR bei voller Arbeitszeit. Kurzarbeit: 50 % Arbeitsausfall. Soll-Entgelt (gross): 3.800 EUR. Pauschaliertes Soll-net: ca. 2.520 EUR. Ist-Entgelt (gross 50 %): 1.900 EUR. Pauschaliertes Ist-net: ca. 1.450 EUR. Nettoentgeltdifferenz: 2.520 - 1.450 = 1.070 EUR. KuG (60 %): 1.070 x 60 % = 642 EUR. Gesamteinkommen: 1.450 + 642 = 2.092 EUR/month (statt 2.520 EUR Normalfall). Der employer zahlt weiterhin SV-Beitraege auf 80 % des ausgefallenen Entgelts.
Calculation Example
gross 3.800 EUR, tax class (Steuerklasse) I, kein Kind, 50 % Kurzarbeit. Soll-net: 2.520 EUR. Ist-net: 1.450 EUR. KuG (60 % der Differenz): 642 EUR. Gesamteinkommen: 2.092 EUR/month.
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