Minimum Wages in Germany increased to 12.41 EUR/Hour in 2024 from 12 EUR/Hour in 2023. Minimum Wages in Germany averaged 9.92 EUR/Hour from 2015 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 12.41 EUR/Hour in 2024 and a record low of 8.50 EUR/Hour in 2016. source: Federal Statistical Office

Minimum Wages in Germany is expected to reach 12.41 EUR/Hour by the end of 2024, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Germany Gross Minimum Wages is projected to trend around 12.82 EUR/Hour in 2025 and 13.06 EUR/Hour in 2026, according to our econometric models.




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Unemployment Rate Harmonised 3.40 3.40 percent Nov 2024
Minimum Wages 12.41 12.00 EUR/Hour Jan 2024
Population 84.70 84.40 Million Dec 2023
Unemployment Rate 6.10 6.10 percent Dec 2024
Real Wage Growth 2.90 3.10 percent Sep 2024
Wages 4479.00 4244.00 EUR/Month Dec 2023
Youth Unemployment Rate 6.40 6.50 percent Nov 2024

Germany Gross Minimum Wages
Generally, this minimum wage will be applicable in all branches of activity and all regions. However, several exceptions have been specified for a transitional period until 31 December 2016. Young people aged under 18 and apprentices are permanently exempted from minimum wage regulations. In addition, the minimum wage does not apply to people who do a compulsory internship or voluntary internship of up to three months during their education/training or studies. Neither does it apply to long-term unemployed people during the first six months of employment.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
12.41 12.00 12.41 8.50 2015 - 2024 EUR/Hour Yearly