Student Net Salary Calculator 2026
How much of your salary actually lands in your account? Calculate your net pay for a minijob, working student job (Werkstudent), mandatory internship or regular job in Germany, with all deductions explained.
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2026 average: 2.9%. Check your insurer.
📌 Rules for students
- Minimum wage 2026: 13.90 euros per hour (mandatory internships are an exception).
- Minijob: up to 603 euros per month in 2026. No income tax for you; you pay 3.6% pension unless you ask to be exempt.
- Working student: usually only pension insurance (9.3%) is deducted, as long as you work no more than 20 hours a week during the semester.
- Non-EU students may work 140 full days or 280 half days per year.
- Income tax taken from your salary is often refunded if your yearly income is low. Use the tax refund calculator.
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Estimate for tax class I, based on 2026 contribution rates and the 2026 income tax formula, last checked October 2026. Your actual payslip can differ slightly. Not tax advice.
