Germany

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
19.45%

About 

Germany

The largest country in the European Union, Germany stands in the center of northern Europe and is the continent's largest economy. It is a global leader in several sectors and the world's third-biggest importer and exporter of goods.

Overview

Population
83,190,556
Language
German
Capital
Berlin
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Country code
+49
Min wage
9.60 EUR
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
48 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

19.45%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • Health insurance: 7.30%
  • Pension insurance: 9.30%
  • Unemployment insurance: 1.20%
  • Long-term care insurance: 1.525%*
  • Insolvency charge: 0.12%

*effective when the employee turns 23 and increased to 1.775% for workers without children

VAT

19%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday        
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 26 May: Ascension Day        
  • 6 Jun: Whit Monday        
  • 3 Oct: Day of German Unity        
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day        
  • 26 Dec: 2nd Day of Christmas
Sick days

Employees who have been employed for a minimum period of four weeks are entitled to six weeks of sick leave at 100% of their regular salary. Following that period, the health insurance fund pays between 70 and 90% of salary for up to a maximum of 78 weeks in a three-year period.  For sick leave over three days, medical certificates must be submitted.

Maternity leave
Paternity leave

Paternity leave in Germany is unpaid and is deducted from the 36 months of parental leave that parents are jointly entitled to during the first seven years of their child's life.

Termination

Termination Process

Termination processes vary according to the type of contract, the reasons for termination, the employment agreement, and any collective agreements that may be in place. After six months of service, employees have legal protection under the terms of the German Termination Protection Act.

Notice Period

Notice periods in Germany are linked to length of service as listed below:

  • Under 2 years: 1 month's notice
  • 2 to 5 years: 2 months’ notice
  • 5 to 8 years: 3 months’ notice
  • 8 to 10 years: 4 months’ notice
  • 10 to 12 years: 5 months’ notice
  • 12 to 15 years: 6 months’ notice
  • Over 15 years: 7 months’ notice

Severance Pay

If an employer ends a contract without notice, severance pay must be paid for the same amount that the employee would have earned while working his/her notice period. If an employee's contract is terminated on account of operational changes in a company, severance pay must be given, normally amounting to two weeks' salary per year of service.

Probation Period

Typical probation periods in Germany are six months. However, the exact length of such a period is normally determined by collective agreements.

Tax Calculation

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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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Germany

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
19.45%

About 

Germany

The largest country in the European Union, Germany stands in the center of northern Europe and is the continent's largest economy. It is a global leader in several sectors and the world's third-biggest importer and exporter of goods.

Overview

Population
83,190,556
Language
German
Capital
Berlin
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Country code
+49
Min wage
9.60 EUR
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
48 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

19.45%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • Health insurance: 7.30%
  • Pension insurance: 9.30%
  • Unemployment insurance: 1.20%
  • Long-term care insurance: 1.525%*
  • Insolvency charge: 0.12%

*effective when the employee turns 23 and increased to 1.775% for workers without children

VAT

19%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday        
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 26 May: Ascension Day        
  • 6 Jun: Whit Monday        
  • 3 Oct: Day of German Unity        
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day        
  • 26 Dec: 2nd Day of Christmas
Sick days

Employees who have been employed for a minimum period of four weeks are entitled to six weeks of sick leave at 100% of their regular salary. Following that period, the health insurance fund pays between 70 and 90% of salary for up to a maximum of 78 weeks in a three-year period.  For sick leave over three days, medical certificates must be submitted.

Maternity leave
Paternity leave

Paternity leave in Germany is unpaid and is deducted from the 36 months of parental leave that parents are jointly entitled to during the first seven years of their child's life.

Termination

Termination Process

Termination processes vary according to the type of contract, the reasons for termination, the employment agreement, and any collective agreements that may be in place. After six months of service, employees have legal protection under the terms of the German Termination Protection Act.

Notice Period

Notice periods in Germany are linked to length of service as listed below:

  • Under 2 years: 1 month's notice
  • 2 to 5 years: 2 months’ notice
  • 5 to 8 years: 3 months’ notice
  • 8 to 10 years: 4 months’ notice
  • 10 to 12 years: 5 months’ notice
  • 12 to 15 years: 6 months’ notice
  • Over 15 years: 7 months’ notice

Severance Pay

If an employer ends a contract without notice, severance pay must be paid for the same amount that the employee would have earned while working his/her notice period. If an employee's contract is terminated on account of operational changes in a company, severance pay must be given, normally amounting to two weeks' salary per year of service.

Probation Period

Typical probation periods in Germany are six months. However, the exact length of such a period is normally determined by collective agreements.

Tax Calculation

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DE
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Request a detailed quotation