German minijob hours calculator
Enter only your hourly wage. The German 2026 earnings limit and usual employee pension contribution are already included.
Calculate mini-job working time and earnings
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Enter your agreed hourly wage.
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Change the earnings limit or pension contribution only when they differ in your case.
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You receive the mathematically possible monthly and weekly hours and the pension deduction.
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How this tool calculates
The German 2026 earnings limit is divided by the hourly wage. Different personal values can be changed in the additional settings.
Your inputs and results remain on your device. Reloading the page restores the default values.
Data status and limitations
- Reference year
- 2026
- Calculation basis as of
- 2026-08-04
- Primary source
- Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs: mini-jobs
- Scope
- Germany, regular marginal employment
- Not included
- Multiple jobs, fluctuating earnings, exemptions and short-term employment
Terms used in this calculation
- Earnings limit
- The highest regular monthly earnings for the relevant German minijob limit.
- Hourly wage
- Gross pay for one hour of work.
- Pension contribution
- Your contribution to German statutory pension insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Which earnings limit is used?
For 2026, the calculator uses €603 per month.
Does the calculator check several minijobs?
No. Multiple employment and fluctuating earnings require an individual assessment.