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Germany Minimum Salary Requirements

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  • Germany will increase its minimum statutory wage beginning 1 January 2025

German Minimum Wage Increases for 2025

Germany introduced a new Minimum Wage Act, effective from 1 January 2025, establishing a general statutory minimum wage of €12.82 per hour across the country. This increase is part of a broader effort to ensure fair wages and improve living standards for workers. The new minimum wage aims to protect employees from unreasonably low pay and contribute to fair competition and social security stability.

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