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Minijob

German low-wage tax-favoured job

🇩🇪Germany · Tax Year 2026Reviewed Plain-English
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What is Minijob?

A Minijob pays up to €538/month, exempt from income tax and most social contributions — only the employer pays a flat 30% (pension + health + tax). Popular with students, retirees, and second jobs. Midijob covers €538.01–€2,000 with reduced employee contributions on a sliding scale.

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