Vacation Compensation Calculator Germany
Convert untaken leave into pay when a job in Germany ends: enter monthly gross salary, remaining leave days and working days per month to get the gross payout.
Daily pay = 3 monthly salaries ÷ (13 weeks × working days per week), Section 11 BUrlG – with 5 days, monthly salary ÷ 21.67.
Leave Compensation (gross)
€1,846.15
Calculation
Leave compensation per § 7 para. 4 BUrlG: Leave that cannot be taken due to termination of employment is compensated at the full gross pay per leave day (§ 11 BUrlG, 13-week reference period). The compensation is subject to tax and social insurance; the net amount depends on your individual income tax and contributions.
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
When am I entitled to vacation compensation?
You are entitled to compensation for unused vacation days when your employment ends. The employer must pay the gross daily wage for each unused vacation day.
How is vacation compensation calculated?
Divide your quarterly gross income (last 13 weeks) by the number of working days in that period to get the daily rate. Multiply by the number of unused vacation days.
How does the calculator work out the daily pay?
As in § 11 BUrlG, from earnings over the last 13 weeks: 3 monthly salaries ÷ (13 weeks × working days per week). For a 5-day week that is 65 working days, i.e. monthly salary ÷ 21.67. With the default values the daily rate is 4,000 euros × 3 ÷ 65 = 184.62 euros, so 10 untaken vacation days give 1,846.15 euros gross. For a 3-day week, 39 working days count in 13 weeks (13 per month). If your pay varies (commission, overtime), your actual 13-week earnings are decisive.
Guide
What is the Vacation Compensation Calculator Germany?
The holiday compensation calculator computes the payout amount for unused leave days when employment ends.
How does the Vacation Compensation Calculator Germany work?
Enter the gross monthly salary and the number of outstanding leave days. Add your working days per week: the calculator derives the daily pay from 13 weeks as in Section 11 BUrlG (3 monthly salaries ÷ 13 weeks × working days per week; for a 5-day week, monthly salary ÷ 21.67) and multiplies it by the remaining leave days. The result is a gross amount; the calculator does not deduct wage tax or social security.
Key Data and Facts
Compensation entitlement only upon termination of employment (Section 7(4) Federal Leave Act). Calculation: gross salary / working days per month * remaining leave days.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate vacation pay compensation step by step: 1. Enter the gross monthly salary: what counts is the average earnings of the last 13 weeks before leaving, excluding overtime pay (§ 11 BUrlG). With a fixed monthly salary and a 5-day week, that is 3 monthly salaries / 65 working days (13 weeks x 5 days) – i.e. monthly salary / 21.67. With variable pay (commission, bonuses, hourly wages), enter the average of the last 13 weeks as the monthly amount. 2. Determine working days per month: on average 21.67 working days (260 days / 12 months = 65 / 3) for a 5-day week. 3. Calculate the daily wage: gross monthly salary / 21.67. At 3,500 EUR: 3,500 / 21.67 = 161.54 EUR/day. 4. Determine the remaining vacation days: check the vacation entitlement still open from the current year and, if applicable, the previous year. In the case of leaving during the year: a pro-rata entitlement (1/12 per full month in the first half of the year). 5. Calculate the compensation: daily wage x remaining vacation days. 6. Note the deductions: vacation pay compensation is fully subject to tax and social security contributions like normal salary. Special payments such as holiday bonus are not taken into account.
Calculation Example
Monthly gross 3,500 EUR, 12 days of untaken leave. Daily earnings: 3,500 × 3 / 65 = 161.5385 EUR (rounded 161.54 EUR). Payment in lieu of leave (gross): 12 x 161.5385 = 1,938.46 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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