Further information on the minimum wage

Since January 1, 2025, every employee has been entitled to a statutory minimum wage of €12.82 per hour. We will inform you about statutory entitlements and payment deadlines for the minimum wage, as well as which payments may be credited towards the minimum gross wage.

Employees in Germany are generally entitled to payment of the applicable minimum wage. However, there are exceptions, such as employees under the age of 18 or the long-term unemployed, for whom the statutory minimum wage does not apply. We explain these in an overview.

Interns are entitled to the statutory minimum wage. However, in certain cases, the statutory minimum wage does not apply during internships. An overview of these exceptions shows which exceptions apply.

Customs authorities are responsible for monitoring compliance with the statutory minimum wage. Learn more about the obligations of companies listed in the Minimum Wage Act and what customs officials monitor here.