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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).
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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)
Source: Network of Eurofound Correspondents
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