Overview
- An official notice in the Federal Gazette confirms the new thresholds, taking effect on January 1, 2026, with a further adjustment on January 1, 2027.
- Because the cap is tied to the minimum wage, rises to €13.90 in 2026 and €14.60 in 2027 trigger the updated limits.
- For classification purposes, regular monthly pay may average no more than €603 in 2026, which equates to an annual ceiling of €7,236.
- Nearly seven million people hold marginal jobs, often students and retirees, with most roles concentrated in retail and motor-vehicle repair.
- Sector data show about 890,000 minijobbers in hospitality and roughly 260,000 in private households.