Part-Time Calculator Germany
Enter full-time hours, full-time gross pay and new weekly hours in Germany to get your part-time gross and 2026 net pay, hourly rate and pension impact.
Part-time Gross / Month
€3,000.00
75.0 % of full-time salary
Net part-time / Month
€2,054.42
-€551.08 (-21.2 %)
Comparison
Part-time gross pay is proportional to working time (§ 4(1) TzBfG); the hourly rate uses 4.33 weeks per month. 2026 net pay after wage tax, solidarity surcharge, church tax and social contributions, with statutory health insurance and the average additional contribution of 2.9 %. Pension: annual gross pay (up to the contribution ceiling) divided by the average earnings of €51,944.00 gives the pension points; each point is worth €42.52 of monthly pension at the current pension value.
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
What are my rights regarding part-time work in Germany?
If your employer normally employs more than 15 people (trainees not counted), you have a legal right to reduce your working hours once your employment has lasted more than six months (Section 8 TzBfG). Since 2019, there is also the right to temporary part-time (Brückenteilzeit) if the employer normally employs more than 45 people (Section 9a TzBfG).
How is part-time salary calculated?
Part-time salary is proportional: divide your full-time salary by full-time hours and multiply by your part-time hours. A 50% position receives 50% of the full-time gross salary.
Does my hourly wage drop if I switch to part-time?
No. Part-time employees are entitled to at least the pro-rata pay of a comparable full-time employee (§ 4(1) TzBfG) – the gross hourly wage stays the same, only the number of hours falls. With the default values, 4,000 euros for 40 hours a week equals 23.09 euros per hour (4,000 ÷ (40 × 4.33)); at 30 hours you receive 3,000 euros at the same hourly rate. In net terms the drop is proportionally smaller than in gross because of progressive taxation: -21.2 % instead of -25 % in tax class I (childless, no church tax).
Guide
What is the Part-Time Calculator Germany?
The part-time calculator computes the pro-rata salary when reducing working hours and shows the impact on net pay and the statutory pension.
How does the Part-Time Calculator Germany work?
Enter full-time hours, full-time salary and the desired part-time hours as well as tax class, children and church tax. The calculator determines the pro-rata gross pay, your 2026 net pay before and after the reduction and the pension points for the statutory pension. Due to tax progression, net pay falls by a smaller percentage than gross pay.
Key Data and Facts
Legal right to part-time if the employment has lasted more than six months and the employer normally employs more than 15 people (Section 8(1) and (7) TzBfG). Bridge part-time since 2019: temporary part-time for one to five years with a return to the previous working hours, if the employer normally employs more than 45 people (Section 9a(1) TzBfG).
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate your part-time salary step by step: 1. Enter the full-time gross salary: the current or agreed salary for a full position. 2. Specify the full-time and part-time hours: full-time e.g. 40 h/week, desired part-time e.g. 30 h/week. 3. Calculate the part-time factor: part-time hours / full-time hours = 30 / 40 = 0.75 (75%). 4. Determine the part-time gross: full-time gross x part-time factor. At 4,000 EUR full-time: 4,000 x 0.75 = 3,000 EUR. 5. Calculate the net: due to tax progression, wage tax falls disproportionately. In tax class I (childless, no church tax) 25% less gross means about 21% less net for full-time gross salaries of 2,500 to 6,000 EUR. 6. Note the impact on your pension: pension points decrease in proportion to the reduction in working time. Someone earning the average pay (51,944 EUR in 2026) loses 2.5 pension points with 75% part-time over 10 years, worth 2.5 x 42.52 EUR = 106.30 EUR of monthly pension at the current pension value.
Calculation Example
Full-time 4,000 EUR gross, 40 h/week, tax class I, childless, no church tax. Part-time 30 h (75%): gross 3,000 EUR. Net pay falls from 2,605.50 EUR to 2,054.42 EUR, i.e. by 551.08 EUR (-21.2%) instead of 651.38 EUR with a proportional cut, because wage tax falls disproportionately (with a child: -554.67 EUR). Pension: 0.2310 fewer pension points per part-time year, about 9.82 EUR of monthly pension; after 10 years 98.23 EUR.
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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