Germany: statutory minimum wage rises to €14.60/hour

Vad som ändras

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.

Vem som berörs

All employers with staff in Germany, including minijobs and working students.

Storlekar: mikroföretag, litet företag, medelstort företag, stort företag · Branscher: Alla branscher · Gäller om: Vi har anställda

Vad du ska göra

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.

Källor

• 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)

Senast verifierad 8 september 2026. Endast information, inte juridisk rådgivning.

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