German Part-Time Calculator.
How much net income remains with fewer hours? Calculate the impact of reduced working time on your salary.
Since the German tax system is progressive, your net in Germany often decreases less than your gross. You effectively "gain" money per working hour in the German tax system.
Part-Time Work: How Does It Affect Your Net Salary?
Switching from full-time to part-time means less gross salary, but thanks to Germany's progressive tax system, your net often decreases proportionally less than your hours. Your effective hourly rate can actually increase.
The Progressive Tax Advantage
With a lower gross salary, you fall into a lower tax bracket. This means a smaller percentage of your income goes to taxes, effectively increasing your net hourly wage.
Social Security Impact
Social security contributions decrease proportionally with your gross salary. However, keep in mind that lower contributions also mean lower future pension entitlements.
Vacation Entitlement in Part-Time
Your vacation days are adjusted based on the number of working days per week, not hours per day. If you work 3 days per week instead of 5, your 30 vacation days become 18 - but you still get the same total time off.
Frequently Asked Questions about Part-Time Work
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Sources & References (2026)
All calculations are based on the official legal provisions for 2026. Despite careful research, no guarantee is given for correctness. This calculator does not replace professional tax advice.