Data item
Published: 1 March 2025

Subminima minimum wage rates for apprentices in Germany (2025)

In Germany, apprentices receive a minimum remuneration according to paragraph 17 of the Vocational Training Act (BBiG).

Data table

Rates table

1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year
2023 €620 €731 €837 €868
2024 €649 €766 €876 €909
2025 €682 €805 €921 €955

More information: Vocational Training Act (BBiG)(opens in new tab)This link opens in a new tab

Source: Network of Eurofound Correspondents

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