Minijob earnings limit rise. Work in Germany. Mini-jobs are becoming more popular in Germany, offering flexible income options for both locals and immigrants. Workers can keep more of their earnings since they don’t have to pay social security contributions. Employers also prefer mini-jobs because they cost less than full-time positions. This makes them a good choice for people who want extra income or are just starting out in the German job market. Starting in January 2025, there’s even better news: the earnings limit will go up, allowing mini-job workers to earn more under these contracts.
Minijob Earning Limit Set to Increase in 2025!
January 2025 brings good news for Minijob workers. With Germany’s minimum wage rising to €12.82 per hour, they’ll be able to earn a bit more from the start of the year while keeping all the benefits of Minijob employment. The monthly earnings limit will increase from €538 to €556, or €6,672 per year, and will continue to be adjusted with the minimum wage.
Even with the higher minimum wage, Minijob workers’ maximum hours will stay the same in 2025. The new earnings limit still allows for a maximum of 43 hours per month. However, if your hourly rate is above the minimum wage, your allowed hours will decrease. It’s helpful to calculate exactly how many hours you can work each month.
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New Rules for Employees with Multiple Minijobs
People with multiple Minijobs should be aware that their total monthly earnings cannot exceed €538 currently, and from January 1, 2025, the limit will rise to €556. If the combined earnings from all Minijobs go over this amount, the employment will be classified as a Midijob, which means employees will need to pay all contributions and taxes. A ‘Midijob‘ is a type of paid work for those who earn slightly more than the Minijob limits. Although this employment option is still not widely known, around 3.5 million people in Germany are working in Midijobs.
However, if someone works full-time and also has a Minijob, the Minijob remains exempt from social security contributions unless the person takes on another Minijob. In that case, earnings from the full-time job and all Minijobs will be combined, which could result in the need to pay contributions.