Minimum Wage Calculator
Check whether your salary meets the current minimum wage. With monthly and hourly calculations. Free online tool with detailed breakdown and step-by-step.
Statutory Minimum Wage 2026
€13.90 / hour
Monthly Minimum Wage
€2,407.48
bei 173.2 Std./Monat
Annual Minimum Wage
€28,889.76
Minimum wage is not met!
Your hourly rate: €12.70 (-€207.48 / Monat zum Mindestlohn)
Calculation
Statutory minimum wage 2026: EUR 13.90/hour.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is entitled to the minimum wage?
Nearly all employees over 18 are entitled to the minimum wage. Exceptions include mandatory internships under three months, long-term unemployed in the first six months, and volunteers.
How high is the minimum wage in 2026?
The statutory minimum wage is 13.90 euros per hour since January 1, 2026. The minimum wage commission reviews the rate every two years.
Which minimum wage is used in the calculator?
The statutory minimum wage in Germany is €13.90/hour since 1 January 2026 (previously €12.82). The Minijob threshold rose automatically to €603/month. Values are current in the calculator.
Guide
Quick Answer
The minimum wage calculator computes the minimum gross salary based on the statutory minimum wage and the agreed working hours.
What is the Minimum Wage Calculator?
The minimum wage calculator computes the minimum gross salary based on the statutory minimum wage and the agreed working hours.
How does the Minimum Wage Calculator work?
Enter your weekly working hours. The calculator multiplies the minimum wage by the monthly working hours and determines the minimum monthly gross and the net salary after deductions.
Key Data and Facts
Statutory minimum wage from 01 Jan 2026: 13.90 euros/hour. The Minimum Wage Commission decides on adjustments every 2 years. Exceptions: interns under 3 months, under-18s without vocational training.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate the minimum-wage salary step by step: 1. Enter your weekly working hours: According to your employment contract, e.g. 40 hours. 2. Calculate the monthly working hours: weekly hours x 4.333. At 40 h/week: 173.3 h/month. 3. Calculate the minimum monthly gross: 173.3 h x 13.90 EUR = 2,408.87 EUR (at 40 h/week). At 38.5 h/week: 166.8 h x 13.90 EUR = 2,318.52 EUR. 4. Determine the net amount: The calculator deducts wage tax and social security. In tax class I, childless: approx. 1,730 EUR net on 2,409 EUR gross. 5. Check the minimum wage: Divide your monthly gross by the monthly working hours. If the figure is below 13.90 EUR, the minimum wage is being undercut. 6. Note the exceptions: Long-term unemployed people in the first 6 months, mandatory internships of less than 3 months and young people under 18 without vocational training.
Calculation Example
40 h/week, minimum wage 13.90 EUR. Monthly gross: 173.3 x 13.90 = 2,408.87 EUR. Net (tax class I, no children, NRW): approx. 1,730 EUR.
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Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
Full methodology at Methodology.
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