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Europe•DE

Hire and pay in Germany

Expand your global team in Germany without setting up a local entity. Fully compliant EOR, automated multi-currency payroll, and statutory benefits.

At a Glance
CurrencyEuro (€)
Min Wage€12.41 / hour
Standard Hours40 hours / week
EOR Setup Speed1 - 2 Days
ISO CODE
DE
CURRENCY
Euro
PAYROLL CYCLE
Monthly
REGION
Europe
LOCAL PROPERTY & LABOR LAWS

Know the essentials before you hire

Customizable multi-jurisdiction employment essentials with local legal requirements. This provides a starting point for planning, not a substitute for individual legal or payroll advice.

Minimum wage
€12.41 / hour

National Living Wage · supplied example; confirm age and eligibility.

Standard hours
40 hours / week

Typical working pattern. Agree hours, breaks and overtime in the contract.

Probation
Up to 6 months (Probezeit)

Typical period. Define review milestones and agreed terms.

Notice period
4 weeks to 7 months depending on tenure

Based on tenure. Check statutory and contractual notice.

Severance
Customary severance agreements or statutory rules

Statutory redundancy pay may apply. Review eligibility and process.

Payroll cycle
Monthly

Agree payroll cut-offs, inputs and the employee's payment date.

PAYROLL & TAX BURDEN

Payroll & taxes at a glance

Employer contributions and statutory taxes. Employee taxes are deducted through payroll and remitted to the local authorities.

Component
Employer Obligation
Employer payroll tax rate
~20% (Social Security contributions)
Statutory benefits / Social security
Mandatory contributions included in EOR management
Payroll frequency
Monthly via automated multi-currency disbursement
SIMPLIFIED HIRING CALCULATOR

What could a Germany hire cost?

A simplified annual employment budget for your convenience with initial export. This is a planning overlay, not a payroll final calculation.

Germany : Euro
1
✨ ValueLeaf EOR Compliance Guarantee

Local salary is tax-withheld & auto-submitted in compliance with Germany authorities.

ANNUAL BREAKDOWN
Gross salary€65,000
Employer contributions€8,970
Statutory pension€1,950
EOR Management feeIncluded / custom
Estimated total annual employer cost
€75,920
€6,327 / month · 1 employee(s)
COMPLIANCE & BENEFITS

Benefits are part of the plan

Statutory benefits requirements under Germany labor law. Confirm committing acquisitions and eligibility for eligible employees.

Mandatory Health Insurance (GKV)
Long-term Care & Unemployment Insurance
Minimum 20-24 days paid vacation
Paid sick leave up to 6 weeks
📋 Before the offer: your compliance checklist
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hiring in Germany: common questions

Yes, under the Nachweisgesetz, signed written terms must be provided shortly after commencement.
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