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Germany minimum wage

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Key data points


Last release
Observation period
2026
Next release
Forecast
Highest
13.90EUR / HOURon Jan 1, 2026
Lowest
8.50EUR / HOURon Dec 31, 2015

Indicator info


Category
Labor
Frequency
Annual
Units
EUR / hour
Generally, this minimum wage will be applicable in all branches of activity and all regions. However, several exceptions have been specified for a transitional period until 31 December 2016. Young people aged under 18 and apprentices are permanently exempted from minimum wage regulations. In addition, the minimum wage does not apply to people who do a compulsory internship or voluntary internship of up to three months during their education/training or studies. Neither does it apply to long-term unemployed people during the first six months of employment.