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Midijob calculator 2026/2027
Enter the monthly gross pay of a job in the transition zone. The calculator shows the reduced employee contributions, the employer share and how much you save compared with the full contribution.
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How to use it
- Enter your monthly gross pay between €603.01 and €2,000.
- Choose the year, your child status and the additional health insurance rate.
- Read the employee and employer contributions and the saving compared with a regular job.
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: § 20(2), (2a) German Social Code IV (transition zone); factor F 2026 0.6619; 2026 contribution rates. Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
What is a midijob?
A job with monthly pay in the transition zone – 2026 from €603.01 to €2,000, from 2027 from €633.01. Employees pay reduced social contributions that rise gradually up to the full share at €2,000.
Do I lose pension entitlements in a midijob?
No. Since 2019 pension points are calculated on the actual pay, even though the employee pays reduced contributions.
What is factor F?
A factor that sets the contribution base at the lower end of the transition zone. It equals 28 % divided by the average total contribution rate – 0.6619 in 2026.