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CONTRACT LANGUAGES German / English
PAYROLL TAX 20.66%
PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly
TIME TO HIRE 48 hours
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Germany
The per hour minimum wage in Germany is €12 (August 2023). This is likely to increase slightly year on year. Overtime hourly pay must be laid out in an employment contract.
There are no regional variations in Germany’s minimum wage.
Minimum wage in Germany has changed over the years, and it is likely to slight increase each year. It typically increases between 1-3% yearly.
| Date | Min. wage, hourly rate (€) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | €9.82 (legislation in October 2022 was approved to create an increased minimum wage of €12 per hour, which is an irregular increase. Increases are likely to go back to normal in the future). |
| 2021 | €9.50 |
| 2020 | €9.35 |
| 2019 | €9.19 |
| 2018 | €8.84 |
Germany shares a border with 9 countries, the most of any European country. Therefore, minimum wage in the surrounding countries varies. For example:
There is not a different minimum wage for foreigners in Germany.
Your business can easily hire employees in Germany without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 180+ countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.
The median salary in Germany is €41,000 per year. The minimum wage for a full-time employee in Germany is approximately €18,000 per year. This is a difference of more than €20,000 and it is something you need to think about when looking for skilled and reliable labor in Germany.
It is generally not possible, nor advisable, to hire skilled workers near the minimum wage in Germany. When hiring international employees on a dispersed team, it is usually a wiser investment to hire employees with track records of success and several years of experience who you know can work independently and be successful.
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Singapore 068895
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10997, Berlin
+49 30 3119 9653
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Austin, Texas 78704
+1 (737) 265-6065
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