What does a part-time helper cost at minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the floor for the hourly wage. The values below follow the decision of the Minimum Wage Commission; check the current amount before use.
Documented price ranges
| Item | from | to | Unit | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage from 1 January 2026 | 13.90 | 13.90 | EUR/hour | L2 | Documented |
| Minimum wage from 1 January 2027 | 14.60 | 14.60 | EUR/hour | L2 | Documented |
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What to watch for
Employers pay further contributions on top of gross pay; they are not included here. Mini-jobs have their own limits. Ask your health insurer or a tax advisor about the exact duties before you hire anyone and record working hours in writing.
Sources and date
- L2 Mindestlohnkommission / Mindestlohngesetz (Mindestlohnhöhe ab 2026 und 2027) – https://www.mindestlohn-kommission.de. Check status: Gesetz/Beschluss, vor Nutzung prüfen. Retrieved/as of: 11/2026.
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