McDonald's, Burger King, and Others Agree to Significant Wage Increases in Germany

A new labor agreement will raise wages for over 120,000 workers, with initial increases retroactive to March 1, 2025.

The German fast food industry has finalized a new labor agreement after months of negotiations and strikes, securing wage increases of 9.8% to 18.73%.
The agreement, signed by the employers' association BdS and the NGG union, affects over 120,000 workers across more than 830 companies, including McDonald’s, Burger King, and Starbucks.
Entry-level hourly wages in the lowest three pay groups will rise incrementally from €13.02 to €14.30–€15 by October 2026.
Skilled workers in higher pay groups will see monthly salaries exceed €3,000 for the first time under the new terms.
The first phase of wage increases will be applied retroactively to March 1, 2025, providing immediate financial benefits to employees.