Key facts at a glance
Currency
EUR
Employer cost
≈ 20–21%
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Probation
Up to 6 months
Notice period
4 weeks, rising with tenure
Annual leave
20 working days (min.)
Working hours
40 hours / week
Capital
Berlin
What employers should know
- Social insurance split employer / employee
- Written terms within one month of start
- Works councils in larger companies
Contracts
Employment contracts in Germany should set out salary, hours (40 hours / week), probation (Up to 6 months) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.
Payroll & taxes
Payroll typically runs monthly in EUR. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 20–21% of gross salary.
Leave & benefits
Employees are entitled to 20 working days (min.) of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.
Termination
Notice is 4 weeks, rising with tenure. Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.
Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.