Midijob Calculator
Calculate the contributions in the transition zone (midijob). For income between 556 and 2,000 euros. Includes current 2026 tax rates, minimum wage and all.
Transition range 2026: 603,01 € to 2.000,00 €
Employee Social Security Contribution
427,42 €
instead of 251,40 € (standard)
Savings through Midi-job
-176,02 € / month
-2.112,26 € / year
Calculation
In the transition range (midi-job, EUR 603.01 - 2,000), employees pay reduced social security contributions while the employer pays the full share. Full pension entitlements are maintained. Simplified calculation without individual income tax.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Midijob?
A Midijob is employment with monthly earnings between 556.01 and 2,000 euros. Employees pay reduced social insurance contributions that gradually increase to full rates as income approaches 2,000 euros.
What are the advantages of a Midijob?
Midijob employees pay lower social insurance contributions but receive full pension credits. Unlike Minijobs, Midijobs provide full social insurance coverage including unemployment insurance.
What is the Midijob Calculator?
The midijob calculator computes the reduced social security contributions in the transition zone (556.01-2,000 euros monthly).
How does the Midijob Calculator work?
Enter the monthly gross income in the midijob range. The calculator determines the reduced employee social security contributions using the sliding-scale formula. Full pension entitlements are accrued despite reduced contributions.
Key Data and Facts
Midijob range: 556.01 to 2,000 euros/month (since 2024). Employee contributions reduced; employer pays full share. Full pension entitlements preserved.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate die Abgaben im midi-job (Midijob) step by step: 1. Monatliches Bruttoeinkommen enter: Der Uebergangsbereich gilt fuer income zwischen 556,01 und 2.000 EUR. 2. Reduzierte Bemessungsgrundlage determine: Im Uebergangsbereich wird die beitragspflichtige Einnahme fuer den employee nach einer Gleitzonenformel reduziert. Bei 556,01 EUR zahlt der employee fast keine Beitraege. Bei 2.000 EUR werden die vollen Beitraege faellig. 3. employee-Beitraege calculate: Die SV-Beitraege steigen linear von nahe 0 % (bei 556,01 EUR) auf den vollen share (bei 2.000 EUR). 4. employer zahlt vollen share: Der employer traegt seinen regulaeren SV-share auf das volle Bruttogehalt. 5. Rentenansprueche: Trotz reduzierter AN-Beitraege erwerben Sie volle Rentenansprueche auf Basis des tatsaechlichen Einkommens. 6. taxes: wage tax (Lohnsteuer) faellt regulaer an, abhaengig von der tax class (Steuerklasse).
Calculation Example
midi-job (Midijob) 1.200 EUR gross, tax class (Steuerklasse) I. Regulaere AN-SV-Beitraege waeren ca. 252 EUR. Im Uebergangsbereich reduziert auf ca. 160 EUR. wage tax (Lohnsteuer): ca. 28 EUR. net: ca. 1.012 EUR.
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