Work Hours Calculator

Find out how many hours you can legally work in Germany based on your visa type. Stay compliant and maximize your earnings.

1h40h
EUR 10EUR 30

Monthly earnings

EUR 844

Yearly earnings

EUR 10,132

Max hours/week

20h

Tax status

Subject to tax

Annual limit: 120 full days OR 240 half days per yearAt your current pace, you'd use ~108 full-day equivalents per year (12 days remaining)

Key Rules for 2026

  • Minimum wage: EUR 12.82/hour (2026)
  • Mini-job limit: EUR 538/month — tax-free, no social insurance
  • Werkstudent: Max 20h/week during semester, unlimited during breaks. Student health insurance rates apply
  • Tax-free allowance: EUR 11,604/year basic allowance (2026). Earnings below this are income-tax-free

Better German = better jobs = higher pay