250 days ago
Germany: statutory minimum wage rises to €13.90/hour
All employers with staff in Germany, including minijobs and working students.
Germany: statutory minimum wage rises to €14.60/hour
115 days from today
What changes
The statutory minimum wage rises again on 1 January 2027, to €14.60 gross per hour, the second step confirmed by the same Fünfte Mindestlohnanpassungsverordnung (MiLoV5), published in the Bundesgesetzblatt on 2025-11-07. Unlike some earlier cycles, both the 2026 and 2027 steps are already fixed by regulation, not merely proposed.
Who is affected
All employers with staff in Germany, including minijobs and working students.
Sizes: micro, small, medium, large · Sectors: All sectors · Applies if: We employ staff
What to do
Budget the 2027 payroll increase now; re-check minijob hour limits against the new hourly rate; review any pay bands or apprentice-related minimums pegged to the statutory minimum.
Sources
- BMAS – Fünfte Mindestlohnanpassungsverordnung (MiLoV5) (www.bmas.de)
- BMAS – Mindestlohn steigt zum 1. Januar 2026 auf 13,90 Euro (also confirms the 2027-01-01 / €14.60 step) (www.bmas.de)
Last verified 8 September 2026. Informational only, not legal advice.