Minijob Calculator 2026 - Calculate Net from Minijob
Calculate your net pay from a minijob. Minijob employees up to the income limit of 556 €/month pay no taxes - the employer covers the flat-rate contributions.
| Item | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Gross | 556,00 € |
| Income Tax (employee share) | 0,00 € |
| Other social contributions (employee) | 0,00 € |
| Employer flat rate: KV 13 %, RV 15 %, U1+U2+insolvency ~1.9 %, church tax 0.22 % = approx. 167,47 €/month | |
| Net (employee) | 556,00 € |
In a minijob the employer pays all flat-rate contributions. Employee pays € 0 in taxes.
How does the minijob work in 2026?
- Income limit 2026: 556 € per month (6.672 € annually).
- Tax-free for employees: minijob workers pay no income tax, no health/care/unemployment insurance.
- Employer flat rate: approx. 30 % total (health 13 %, pension 15 %, levies U1/U2/insolvency ~1.9 %, church tax 0.22 %).
- Pension insurance (voluntary): employees can top up pension contributions. Employer pays 15 %, employee pays the rest up to 18.6 % (approx. 3.6 % of gross). This improves future pension entitlements.
All figures without guarantee. Sources: Minijob-Zentrale, Deutsche Rentenversicherung 2026.