Hourly Wage Calculator Germany 2026
What do you earn per hour, and what is left of it net? Convert in both directions, from monthly salary to hourly rate or from an hourly offer to a monthly salary.
| Gross | Net (tax class I) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | €20.21 | €13.47 |
| Month | €3,500.00 | €2,333.25 |
| Year | €42,000 | €27,999 |
Net: tax class I, statutory insurance (2.9% surcharge), childless, NRW. Minimum wage 2026: €13.90/hour.
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How the conversion works
A month has 4.33 weeks on average (52 weeks ÷ 12 months). At 40 hours a week, a monthly salary of €3,500 equals €3,500 ÷ (40 × 4.33) ≈ €20.21 per hour. Germany's statutory minimum wage is €13.90 per hour in 2026, about €2,407 gross per month full-time. The net figures use the same official calculation as the Germany salary calculator (tax class I, standard assumptions).
All figures for the 2026 and 2027 minimum wage are in the minimum wage calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Germany in 2026?
The statutory minimum wage (Mindestlohn) is 13.90 EUR per hour in 2026. Some sectors have higher collectively agreed minimums.
How do I convert an hourly rate to a monthly salary in Germany?
Multiply your hourly rate by your weekly hours and then by 4.33 (the average number of weeks per month). For example, 20 EUR times 40 hours times 4.33 gives 3,464 EUR gross per month.
Is overtime taxed differently in Germany?
No, overtime pay is taxed at your regular marginal income tax rate. The first 50 overtime hours per year can be tax-free if the employer pays a specific supplement, under strict conditions.