🇩🇪 Germany Salary Calculator
Germany taxes income progressively under the Einkommensteuer system, with a tax-free allowance (Grundfreibetrag) of €12,096. Employees also pay roughly 21% of gross salary towards pension, health, unemployment and long-term care insurance, split with the employer.
Key facts about Germany
Germany's statutory minimum wage is €12.82/hour in 2025, equivalent to roughly €26,600/year for a 40-hour week (rising to €13.90/hour in 2026).
Simplified from the official §32a EStG formula. A solidarity surcharge of 5.5% applies only to higher earners, above roughly €19,950 in tax owed.