Hourly Wage Calculator Germany
Convert monthly gross pay in Germany into an hourly wage or vice versa. Based on weekly hours, you also see daily, weekly, monthly and annual gross pay.
Hourly Rate (EUR)
€20.19
Breakdown
Calculated with 52 weeks / 12 months = 4.33 weeks per month (exactly 4.333…); daily pay based on a 5-day week. Gross salary before taxes and social security.
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
How do I calculate my hourly wage from my monthly salary?
Divide your gross monthly salary by the average monthly working hours. For a 40-hour week, that is approximately 173.33 hours per month (40 times 52 weeks divided by 12 months).
What is the minimum wage in Germany?
The statutory minimum wage in Germany is 13.90 euros per hour since January 2026 and rises to 14.60 euros on 1 January 2027. It applies to nearly all employees over 18, with few exceptions such as certain internships.
How do I convert an hourly wage into a monthly salary?
Switch the calculation direction to “Hourly Rate → Salary”. The calculator multiplies the hourly wage by your weekly hours and 52 ÷ 12 = 4.333 weeks per month. Example: 20 euros × 40 hours × 52 ÷ 12 = 3,466.67 euros gross per month, or 41,600 euros per year. At the minimum wage of 13.90 euros (2026), a 40-hour week comes to about 2,409 euros gross; at 14.60 euros from 2027, about 2,531 euros.
Guide
What is the Hourly Wage Calculator Germany?
The hourly wage calculator converts your monthly salary into an hourly rate based on your contractual weekly hours – or, the other way round, an hourly rate into daily, weekly, monthly and annual pay.
How does the Hourly Wage Calculator Germany work?
Enter your gross monthly salary (or your hourly rate) and your contractual weekly hours. The calculator uses an average of 52 ÷ 12 = 4.333 weeks per month; paid public holidays and vacation days are already covered by the monthly salary. At 40 hours a week that is approx. 173.33 hours a month. Daily pay is based on a 5-day week. If the hourly rate is below the statutory minimum wage (2026: €13.90, from 2027: €14.60), the calculator points this out.
Key Data and Facts
Average monthly hours: 173.33 (40 h/week * 52 / 12 weeks). Statutory minimum wage: 13.90 euros (2026), 14.60 euros (from 1 January 2027). Average gross hourly earnings Germany (Destatis, April 2025): 26.76 euros excluding special payments.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate your hourly wage step by step: 1. Enter your monthly salary: the gross salary stated in your employment contract or pay slip (divide an annual salary by 12 first; with your net salary you get the net hourly wage accordingly). 2. Specify your weekly working hours: according to your employment contract, typically 35-40 hours. 3. Calculate the monthly working hours: weekly hours x 4.333 (average weeks per month). At 40 h/week: 173.33 h/month. At 35 h/week: 151.67 h/month. 4. Calculate the hourly wage: monthly salary / monthly working hours. Alternatively: annual salary / (weekly hours x 52). 5. Check the effective hourly wage: take overtime, commuting time and unpaid breaks into account – the real hourly wage is often lower. 6. Comparison: according to Destatis, average gross hourly earnings in Germany were 26.76 EUR in April 2025 (excluding special payments).
Calculation Example
Monthly gross 3,500 EUR, 40 h/week. Hours per month: 40 x 52 / 12 = 173.33 h. Gross hourly wage: 3,500 / 173.33 = 20.19 EUR/hour. The other way round at the 2026 minimum wage: 13.90 x 173.33 = 2,409.33 EUR gross per month.
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
Full methodology at Methodology.
Reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Last updated:
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