Germany’s general statutory minimum wage is EUR13.90 gross per hour from 1 January 2026 and is scheduled to rise to EUR14.60 from 1 January 2027. Coverage and exceptions depend on the Minimum Wage Act, and higher sector-specific or collectively agreed floors can apply.
Employees in Germany, including many mini-job, seasonal and foreign workers.
Primary: Federal Labour Ministry — minimum wage questions and answers ↗
Verified 2026-08-02 · methodology