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Germany Approves Minimum Wage Hike to €14.60 by 2027

11/5/2025

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The German government approved a two-stage minimum wage increase: from €12.82 to €13.90 on January 1, 2026, and to €14.60 on January 1, 2027, affecting about six million minimum-wage workers.
The decision was made on October 29.
Interns and apprentices will not benefit from the increase.
Changes to Minijob income limits will allow employees to earn up to €603 monthly tax-free, reflecting the new minimum wage.

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Story summary

The German government approved a two-stage minimum wage increase: from €12.82 to €13.90 on January 1, 2026, and to €14.60 on January 1, 2027, affecting about six million minimum-wage workers.
The decision was made on October 29.
Interns and apprentices will not benefit from the increase.
Changes to Minijob income limits will allow employees to earn up to €603 monthly tax-free, reflecting the new minimum wage.