The Minimum Wage Commission's recommendation was adopted and the statutory national minimum wage (Mindestlohn) rose from €12.41 to €12.82 per hour on 1 January 2025. A further increase to €13.90 is scheduled for 1 January 2026.
Low-wage employees nationwide; mini-job thresholds also adjusted accordingly.
Primary: Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales ↗
Corroborating: Bundesregierung (Federal Government) ↗
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