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