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Mini-jobs in Germany: pay, rights and paid leave 2026

In a mini-job you earn no more than €603 a month on average in 2026. Your employer must pay you at least the minimum wage of €13.90 per hour. You have almost the same rights as full-time staff: paid leave, continued pay when you are ill and on public holidays, and protection against dismissal.

Key facts at a glance

Earnings 2026
No more than €603 a month on average (€7,236 a year)
Minimum wage
€13.90 per hour, €14.60 from 1 Jan 2027
Several mini-jobs
Allowed if together they pay no more than €603 a month
Alongside a main job
Only one mini-job
Paid leave
Working days per week × 24 ÷ 6 (20 days at 5 days)
Illness
Up to 6 weeks of continued pay, after 4 weeks in the job
Pension insurance
3.6% own share (commercial mini-job), opt-out on request

How much can I earn in a mini-job?

Since 1 January 2026 the limit is €603 a month on average, which is €7,236 a year. It rises with the minimum wage, because it is designed for 10 hours a week at the minimum wage.

You may have several mini-jobs with different employers if together you earn no more than €603 a month. If you have a main job with social insurance, only one mini-job is possible alongside it. Several jobs with the same employer count as one job.

What is the minimum hourly pay?

The statutory minimum wage applies to you too: €13.90 gross per hour since 1 January 2026. On 1 January 2027 it rises to €14.60, according to the Federal Ministry of Labour (BMAS).

Exceptions include minors without completed vocational training, for example school students. In a commercial mini-job your employer records the start, end and duration of your working time. Note down your hours yourself as well, so you can check your payslip.

What rights do I have in a mini-job?

As a mini-jobber you are treated like full-time staff in almost every area. This includes protection against dismissal, paid leave, continued pay during illness, maternity and public holidays, and the minimum wage.

There is no statutory right to a Christmas or holiday bonus. But if full-time staff at your workplace receive such a payment, you are usually entitled to a share in proportion to your working hours.

How many days of paid leave do I get?

The basis is the Federal Leave Act (BUrlG) with at least 24 working days for a 6-day week. What counts for you is how many days a week you work: working days × 24 ÷ 6. Using this formula, for example:

  • 1 working day a week: 4 days of paid leave a year
  • 2 working days a week: 8 days of paid leave a year
  • 5 working days a week: 20 days of paid leave a year

What happens if I am ill?

If you are ill through no fault of your own, your employer keeps paying you for up to 6 weeks, for the days you would have worked. You have this right once you have been in the job for 4 weeks.

If one of your regular working days falls on a public holiday, you get your usual pay for that day.

Do I pay into pension insurance?

Usually yes. In a mini-job with a business you pay 3.6% of your earnings and your employer pays 15%. You can opt out of your share. You hand the application to your employer, not to the Minijob-Zentrale.

From 1 July 2026 you can reverse an opt-out once, for the future, and then pay your share again.

How do I find a mini-job on enoono?

Open the job list, choose the type “Mini-job (Germany)” and enter your city. You apply directly to the business. In your profile you can choose up to 3 job types, for example mini-job and part-time.

If your employer uses enoono, you see your shifts on your phone and clock in and out there.

How to find the job on enoono

  1. Create a free profile.
  2. Open the job list with the filter already set.
  3. Apply to the job that fits you.
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Frequently asked questions

How much can I earn in a mini-job in 2026?

No more than €603 a month on average, so up to €7,236 a year.

Can I have two mini-jobs?

Yes, with different employers, if together you earn no more than €603 a month. Alongside a main job with social insurance only one mini-job is possible.

Do I get paid leave in a mini-job?

Yes. The number of days depends on your working days per week: working days × 24 ÷ 6.

Do I get paid when I am ill?

Yes. After 4 weeks in the job your employer keeps paying you for up to 6 weeks.

Do I have to pay into pension insurance?

In a commercial mini-job you usually pay 3.6%. You can opt out by applying to your employer.

Sources

Information without guarantee, as of October 2026