€
≈ 173.3 Hours per month (average)
Net hourly rate
€16.27
Hourly rate (gross): €25.00
Monthly salary (gross)€4,333.33
Net salary (monthly)€2,820.37
Income tax (Lohnsteuer)€596.46
Solidarity surcharge€0.00
Health insurance (employee)€353.17
Pension insurance (employee)€403.00
Unemployment insurance (employee)€56.33
Care insurance (employee)€104.00
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is the net hourly rate calculated?
- The net hourly rate is derived from the net monthly salary (calculated using the BMF formula) divided by average working hours per month. These are calculated as: hours/week × 52 weeks ÷ 12 months.
- How many hours are in an average working month?
- For a 40-hour week, this is approximately 173 hours per month (40 × 52 ÷ 12). For 38.5 hours it is approximately 166 hours. You can adjust the weekly hours in the calculator.
- What is the current minimum wage in Germany?
- The statutory minimum wage in Germany has been €12.82 gross per hour since 1 January 2025. No increase has been officially confirmed for 2026 yet — any adjustments are recommended by the Minimum Wage Commission.
- Hourly rate or monthly salary — which is better?
- It depends on your situation. Salaried employees have more financial planning security. Hourly workers benefit from overtime (if paid), but may earn less during short-time work or low-hour weeks. Both can be compared using this calculator.