Part-Time Calculator Germany 2026
Fewer hours, less money, but how much less exactly? Compare gross, net and net per hour between full-time and your planned part-time hours.
| Full-time (40 h) | Part-time (30 h) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross / month | €4,200.00 | €3,150.00 |
| Net / month | €2,712.58 | €2,138.79 |
| Net per hour | €15.66 | €16.46 |
Working time: 75%, net pay: 79%. Progressive taxation means net falls more slowly than gross: your net per hour rises in part-time.
The progression effect
Reducing to 75% of the hours usually keeps clearly more than 75% of the net, because the euros you give up would have been taxed at your highest rate. Your net per hour rises in part-time. Also worth knowing: after 6 months in companies with more than 15 employees you have a legal right to part-time, and fewer gross euros mean fewer pension points, permanently. For couples, a tax-class change can soften the drop, check the tax class calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How does part-time work affect my net salary in Germany?
Part-time pay scales proportionally with hours. However, your average tax rate is lower on a smaller gross salary, so you keep a larger share of each euro. Enter your full-time salary and new hours to see the exact figure.
Can I switch to part time while keeping my health insurance?
Yes. If your income stays above the compulsory insurance threshold (around 5,813 EUR per month in 2026) you remain subject to statutory health insurance as an employee. Below that threshold, special rules apply.
Do part-time employees in Germany get the same benefits?
Part-time employees have the same entitlement to holiday, sick pay and social security as full-time employees, scaled proportionally to their hours.