Student Wage Calculator For Germany
Before jumping into the tax rate on student wage, let’s have a look into the few information that might be useful.
1. Are international students allowed to work in Germany?
Yes, International students are allowed to work in Germany but they need to follow some rules and regulations. For students coming from outside the EU, the limitation of working hour is either 120 full days, or 240 half days every year. Meanwhile, EU nationals can work 20 hours per week during the semesters.
2. Can students work more than 20 hours a week in Germany?
There are some exceptions to the 20 hours rule and it depends on the academic jobs as they are usually categorized differently. Some of the job like mandatory internships that is part of your education are exempted from the 120- full days rule.
3. What is the difference between full days & half days?
In Germany, a full day is considered as 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week in Germany. So, the students are allowed to work only 2.5 full days per week during the semester. Meanwhile they can work more during the semester and summer break. Meanwhile, International students are not allowed to work more than 120 full-days per year.
4. What is part time job in Germany?
Part-time job in Germany usually is a job that requires up to 20 hours or less per week.
5. Can I work while studying in Germany?
Yes, you can easily work while studying in Germany but you need to follow the rules and the regulation imposed by the authority in Germany. You are not allowed to work more than 26 weeks within one year of employment otherwise your student status will be terminated.
6. How much can I work as a student in Germany?
As a student, you are not allowed to work more than 20 hours a week during the lecture period. You may work more during semester breaks or summer breaks. Students are allowed to work more than 20 hours per week for 26 weeks during the period of one year of employment.
7. How much can I earn working as a student in Germany?
The minimum wage in Germany is around 9 € per hour. In Germany, If you exceed certain limits then you will be liable for wage tax or income tax and you should file a tax return for each year in which you study and work in Germany.
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From a monthly income of 950 Euro gross, wage taxes are due. The flat-rate tax is 2 percent of the salary.
