Minijob Income Calculator

From January 1, 2026, you can earn a maximum of €603 per month in a Minijob — equivalent to €7,236 per year. This limit is directly tied to the new German minimum wage of €13.90 per hour. At this rate, you can work approximately 43 hours per month (about 10 hours per week) before hitting the monthly cap. If you earn more than €603 in a single month, it no longer qualifies as a Minijob and becomes subject to standard taxes and social security.

As a Minijob employee, you pay no income tax and no social security contributions. Your employer pays a flat-rate of approximately 30.24% on your earnings — this covers their pension, health insurance, and tax contributions. You simply receive your agreed hourly wage in full. However, if you have other income sources (Werkstudent job, scholarship above a threshold), the combined income may affect your overall tax situation and you should file a tax return.

Yes. International students on a German Student Visa can work a Minijob. However, Minijob hours count toward your visa's 20-hour per week term-time working limit. During semester breaks (official vacation periods), you can work full-time without restriction. At €13.90/hr with a 10-hour weekly cap during term time, you can earn approximately €550–€600/month while staying within both the Minijob limit and visa conditions.

A Minijob is limited to €603/month with no employee taxes or social security. A Werkstudent (working student) contract allows you to earn more per month but requires your studies to remain your primary activity (max 20 hrs/week during term). Werkstudents pay reduced social security (only pension contributions, no health/unemployment insurance) and are subject to income tax if earnings exceed the annual basic allowance of €12,096. For students who want simplicity and low earnings, Minijob is better. For higher earnings, Werkstudent wins.

You can have multiple Minijobs, but only one is treated tax-free. All Minijob earnings combined must not exceed €603/month. Your first Minijob stays tax-free; any additional Minijob income is added together. If the combined total exceeds €603, the excess becomes a Midijob (€603.01–€2,000/month) with sliding-scale social security contributions. As a student, multiple Minijobs also still count toward your 20-hour visa limit.