Salary Calculation in Germany: How Does the Brutto-Netto Calculator Work?

The salary calculator on GEHALT.de is a user-friendly online tool that helps you calculate your net income in Germany after taxes and social security contributions.

What is the Brutto-Netto-Rechner?

The Brutto-Netto calculator shows how much money remains after deductions such as:

• income tax,

• pension insurance,

• health insurance,

• unemployment insurance,

• church tax (if applicable),

• other mandatory deductions.

The tool is regularly updated to reflect current laws.

How does it work?

Users enter the following information:

• gross salary (monthly or yearly),

• tax class,

• federal state of residence,

• number of children,

• church membership,

• type of health insurance.

Then the calculator shows the exact net salary. Reverse calculation is also possible — from net to required gross salary.

Additional Features

GEHALT.de also offers:

regional and professional salary analysis,

average incomes by industry and region,

job search by sector and location.

Author : Anastasiia Malyshenko

https://www.gehalt.de/

Wie finde ich einen Arzt oder Psychotherapeuten?

Hier finden Sie Ärzte und Ärztinnen sowie Psychotherapeuten und Psychotherapeutinnen in Ihrer Nähe. Weitere Suchkriterien können Sie im nächsten Schritt wählen.

https://www.116117.de/de/englisch.php

DRK Suchdienst

The German Red Cross (DRK) Tracing Service supports individuals who have been separated from their loved ones due to armed conflicts, disasters, displacement, or migration. It helps search for family members, reconnect them, and reunite families.

https://www.drk-suchdienst.de/bewaffneter-konflikt-in-der-ukraine/

Wie beantrage ich Arbeitslosengeld II?

Seit dem 1. Juni gibt es eine wichtige Änderung für ukrainische Menschen, die nach Deutschland gekommen sind. Früher erhielten sie finanzielle Unterstützung gemäß dem Asylbewerberleistungsgesetz. Jetzt müssen sie sich jedoch an das Jobcenter wenden und können Leistungen nach dem Sozialgesetzbuch erhalten.

Früher konnten ukrainische Geflüchtete, die in Deutschland registriert waren, Unterstützung nach dem Asylbewerberleistungsgesetz bekommen. Seit dem 1. Juni hat sich das geändert. Ukrainische Menschen haben jetzt Anspruch auf Grundsicherung vom Jobcenter, also auf Arbeitslosengeld II bzw. Hartz IV. Dadurch werden sie nicht mehr als Asylsuchende behandelt, sondern als anerkannte Flüchtlinge. Der Betrag des Arbeitslosengelds II ist höher und kann bis zu 449 Euro im Monat betragen.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/

Gibt es Sonderverfahren für jüdische Zuwandernde aus der Ukraine?

Eine Antragstellung nach dem Sonderverfahren für jüdische Zuwandernde aus der Ukraine ist jetzt in Deutschland bei den jüdischen Gemeinden möglich.

Hier der Link:

https://www.bamf.de/DE/Themen/MigrationAufenthalt/JuedischeZuwanderer/juedischezuwanderer-node.html

Welche Hilfsangebote gibt es speziell für geflüchtete Frauen und Schwangere?

The nationwide helpline "Violence against Women" (0 8000 116 016) provides free, anonymous, and confidential counseling in 18 different languages, including Russian, Ukrainian, and English.

Similarly, the helpline "Pregnant in Crisis" (0800 40 40 020) offers around-the-clock free and anonymous counseling, including Ukrainian, Russian, and English. This ensures that individuals from Ukraine, where knowledge of the Russian language is widespread, can receive information and support.

The Federal Foundation for Mother and Child supports pregnant women in crisis regardless of their nationality and provides financial assistance for maternity clothing, baby essentials, housing, furniture, and childcare. Information about this support is available in Russian, Ukrainian, and English. Pregnant individuals who recently had to flee Ukraine and do not yet have proof of residence can easily apply for assistance from the foundation at many pregnancy counseling centers. The required proof of permanent residence in Germany can be submitted at a later date.

https://www.hilfetelefon-schwangere.de/

Wann kann das Jugendamt mir das Kind wegnehmen?

When a child is in danger within their family or in the care of someone else or is living in neglect, the Youth Welfare Office (Jugendamt) may take the child into its custody. If a child is in an acute crisis or is in danger, the child can also request to be taken into custody by the Youth Welfare Office.

Being taken into custody means the temporary placement and accommodation of the child in a safe environment, such as:

1. With a suitable person,

2. In a foster care family,

3. In a facility (Child and Youth Emergency Service), or

4. In another supervised living arrangement.

The goal of taking the child into custody is to protect the child or adolescent and resolve the conflict or crisis situation. The Youth Welfare Office will approach the parents (or legal guardians) to mediate in the conflict and, if necessary, initiate further assistance.

Taking a child into custody by the Youth Welfare Office against the will of the parents (or legal guardians) may result in the Family Court temporarily or permanently depriving them of parts of their parental authority or even the entire parental custody. The child can only return to their family if the parents are willing to cooperate with the Youth Welfare Office and there is a prospect of improving the domestic situation.

https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/kinder-und-jugend/kinder-und-jugendschutz/fragen-und-antworten-kinder-und-jugendhilfe/fragen-und-antworten-kinder-und-jugendhilfe-86352

Was muss ich bei der Beantragung eines Wohnberechtigungsscheines beachten?

The income limits (net income) per year for a housing eligibility certificate (Wohnberechtigungsschein) in North Rhine-Westphalia (as of 2023) are as follows:

• Single: €20,420

• 2 Persons: €24,600

• Single Parent (1 Child): €25,340

• 3 Persons (1 Child): €31,000

When applying for a housing eligibility certificate, the following documents are to be provided (as applicable):

• Completed and signed application form

• Valid identification documents (e.g., identity cards) or passports with valid residence permits for all individuals living in the household; Displaced Persons or Refugee ID (if available)

• Written authorization if the housing eligibility certificate is being applied for on behalf of another person

• For each person with income, an income declaration must be completed, and the relevant income documents from the last twelve months prior to the application must be included (e.g., copies of pay stubs). If income is expected to change in the next twelve months after the application, appropriate proof (e.g., employment contract) should be provided.

• Marriage certificate

• Divorce decree

• For unemployed individuals, the most recent notice from the employment office specifying the amount of benefits granted and the last bank statement of benefit payments

  The housing eligibility certificate is valid for one year.

Finde ich die Ukraine Plattform auch bei Facebook?

We are the group on Facebook: Ukraine Platform – Platform for Ukrainians. Here is the invitation link.-

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056545412415371/

Wer bekommt Elterngeld?

Elterngeld, or parental allowance, is a benefit provided to parents of infants and young children. Its purpose is to enable parents to have time with their child, to raise and care for them.

Elterngeld serves as compensation for parents who have reduced or completely stopped working temporarily after the birth of their child, resulting in lower income.

In this way, Elterngeld helps to secure the financial foundation of families during this crucial time.

Elterngeld is also available to parents who had no income before the birth of their child.

Elterngeld is accessible to parents as a couple, single parents, or those who are co-parenting while living separately.

furthe information you can find here:

https://www.bmfsfj.de/resource/blob/133514/baf0003cbe8340ea3a0194af244bfb20/elterngeld-das-bundeselterngeld-im-ueberblick-flyer-data.pdf

Welche Ausländerbehörde ist für mich zuständig?

You can search for regional authorities by entering location names or postal codes.

You can find the appropriate foreigner's registration office for you in the BAMF-NAvI at

https://bamf-navi.bamf.de/de/Themen/Behoerden

Wohin kann ich mich wenden, wenn ich Opfer / Zeuge von Kriegsverbrechen geworden bin?

If you have information about possible war crimes related to the conflict in Ukraine, especially if you have become a victim or an eyewitness, you can contact any police station in your area. War crimes can be prosecuted under German law, even if they were committed by foreigners outside of Germany.

Witnesses of war crimes in Ukraine sought (PDF, 1.003KB)

https://www.bka.de/DE/KontaktAufnehmen/HinweisGeben/KriegsverbrechenUkraine/kriegsverbrechenUkraine_node.html

Wie beantrage ich das Bürgergeld?

You can apply for Bürgergeld (citizen's income) at your local job center. To find out exactly how to proceed, visit the 'Applying for Bürgergeld' page. For more information on the application, attachments, and the decision, refer to the 'Application and Decision' page.

All the information you provide must be supported by evidence. Evidence includes documents that confirm the accuracy of your information. You can find out which documents are required for this purpose in the application or from your job center. Important types of evidence include:

1. Valid identification document: ID card or valid passport with current registration certificate.

2. Residence permit.

3. Proof of income, such as a wage statement or recent bank statements (e.g., for pensions, sickness benefits, child benefits, maintenance, maintenance advance).

4. Bank statements from the past 3 months.

5. Evidence of existing assets (e.g., savings, stocks, securities, building society contracts).

6. Proof of expenses, such as presenting bank statements (or, for example, rental receipts, documents for insurance contributions).

7. Rental contract, heating and utility cost statement.

8. Evidence from previous receipt of benefits, even from a different job center (approval notice, proof of benefits).

9. If you are applying after an employment relationship: Employment documents (including termination letter or statement of termination), employment certificate (to be filled out by the employer).

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden/buergergeld/finanziell-absichern/antrag-bescheid

§ 24 AsylG Asylgesetz- was bedeutet er?

In § 24 of the Asylum Act (AsylG), a special protection status is established for refugees with Ukrainian citizenship. They are not required to go through an asylum procedure, and this protection can last for up to three years. Currently, this regulation is in effect until March 4, 2025. This does not apply to individuals from third countries.

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/09/28/ukrainian-refugees-eu-member-states-agree-to-extend-temporary-protection/?fbclid=IwAR3J_55ecH42xOvJYzdH7ALGA2EVHW8rtjFKHjigdgyvQ9jSRomDxoFMgO4

Nummer gegen Kummer

If you need someone to confide in, you've come to the right place with the 'Nummer gegen Kummer' (Number for Comfort). We are here to lend an open ear to your experiences, emotions, worries, and fears.

https://www.nummergegenkummer.de/helpline-ukraine/

Verbraucherzentrale

Information for refugees and refugee helpers.

https://www.verbraucherzentrale.de/fluechtlingshilfe/mehrsprachige-infos-fuer-fluechtlinge

Wo bekommt man Unterstützung als schwangere Geflüchtete und junge Eltern?

The nationwide helpline 'Pregnant in Need' offers psychosocial initial counseling for pregnant women, their social environment, and caring professionals. The service is available 24/7, free of charge, anonymous, accessible, and in 18 languages, including for women arriving from Ukraine - if needed, in Polish, Russian, or English. The goal of this service is to refer individuals to a local pregnancy counseling center. The interpreter-assisted language service of the 'Pregnant in Need' helpline will also be available in Ukrainian. Information materials for pregnant women in need will be translated into Ukrainian in the near future.

https://www.schwanger-und-viele-fragen.de/de.html