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.

ItemMonthly
Gross556,00 €
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.

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