Minijob and Jobcenter Benefits: How It Works in 2025

If you receive Bürgergeld (basic income support) from the Jobcenter and are considering a Minijob (earning up to €556/month), this could be a smart way to increase your income while still receiving essential social benefits.

What is a Minijob? A Minijob is a type of part-time employment with limited earnings (up to €556 gross per month in 2025). Usually, no income tax or full social security contributions are required. It is ideal for students, parents, or those returning to the job market.

How does it affect your benefits? You remain eligible for benefits, but the amount you receive will be reduced based on your income. However, part of your earnings is exempt from deductions — this is known as the Freibetrag (income allowance).

How much of your income can you keep?

• The first €100 per month is fully exempt.

• From the next portion (between €100 and €1,000), you can keep 20%.

  Example calculation:

  Your Minijob salary: €556 gross

• First €100 → fully yours

• Remaining €456 → 20% = €91.20
  Total you keep: €100 + €91.20 = €191.20

Deducted from your benefits:
€556 - €191.20 = €364.80
If your original benefit was €563:
€563 - €364.80 = €198.20 remains

Your new monthly income:

• Minijob salary: €556

• Remaining Bürgergeld: €198.20
  Total: €754.20 per month

  What the Jobcenter continues to cover:

• Rent (within reasonable limits)

• Utilities

• Health insurance

• School lunches for children

• Clubs, sports, tutoring (via the “Education and Participation” program)

  What you should do:

• Notify the Jobcenter immediately when you start working

• Submit your employment contract and payslips

• Report changes in income each month if applicable

Conclusion: A Minijob is a great opportunity to increase your monthly income while maintaining access to crucial support. It can also be a valuable first step toward long-term employment.

Author: Anastasiia Malyshenko

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/

Arbeitserlaubnis - Was ist die 3+2 Regelung?

Was ist die 3+2 Regelung und für wen gilt sie? Seit August 2016 besteht für Ausländer unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen ein Anspruch darauf, sich während einer Berufsausbildung in Deutschland aufhalten zu dürfen. Zudem haben Sie die Möglichkeit, Geflüchtete im Anschluss daran mindestens zwei Jahre in Ihrem Unternehmen als Fachkraft weiter zu beschäftigen, wenn die Beschäftigung der in der Berufsausbildung erworbenen Qualifikation entspricht. Der Antrag auf Weiterbeschäftigung muss bei der zuständigen Ausländerbehörde gestellt werden.

https://www.ihk-muenchen.de/ihk/documents/Fl%C3%BCchtlinge/BIHK-Flyer-3-2-Regelung.pdf

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/

Was muss ich über die Übungsleiter Pauschale wissen?

The Übungsleiterpauschale, or Exercise Instructor Allowance, is a German tax provision that provides for the tax exemption of certain part-time earnings for specific activities. Here is an overview of the Übungsleiterpauschale:

What is the "Übungsleiterpauschale"? The Übungsleiterpauschale is a tax exemption for part-time income earned from certain activities. The allowance is set at 3,000 euros per year for activities carried out on an honorary basis, such as those of instructors or educators.

Flexible Usage: The 3,000 euros can be used on a pro-rata temporis basis (monthly in equal parts) or as a lump sum over the entire year.

Promotion of Social Engagement: This provision aims to promote societal engagement, such as that of instructors at adult education centers or trainers in amateur sports clubs, by providing a tax benefit for these uncompensated activities.

Who Can Benefit from the Übungsleiterpauschale? The Übungsleiterpauschale can be claimed by individuals engaged in charitable or voluntary work, provided that their activities meet specific criteria. For instance, it can apply to sports trainers, choir leaders, club treasurers, or caretakers for local sports clubs. It is essential that these activities are performed on a part-time basis and are of a charitable nature.

Main and Side Activities: This tax benefit is designed for part-time activities. While it should not be the main occupation, having a primary profession is not a requirement. Even unemployed individuals, homemakers, retirees, and students can meet the criteria for the Übungsleiterpauschale.

Difference Between "Ehrenamtspauschale" and "Übungsleiterpauschale": The Ehrenamtspauschale (volunteer allowance) is granted for various activities within the context of voluntary work, not limited to specific roles like the Übungsleiterpauschale. In 2022 and 2023, the Übungsleiterpauschale is set at 3,000 euros, while the Ehrenamtspauschale is 840 euros.

Exceeding the Übungsleiterpauschale: If the earnings surpass the Übungsleiterpauschale threshold, the excess income will be subject to regular taxation. Any amount exceeding the allowance is considered as taxable income and subject to full social security contributions.

Combining Minijob and Übungsleiterpauschale: It is possible to combine a Minijob (a type of marginal employment) with the Übungsleiterpauschale, provided that the employer pays a 30% lump-sum tax on the Minijob. However, it's important to ensure that the combined hourly wage, including the Minijob and the Übungsleiterpauschale, does not fall below the statutory minimum wage. If there is no clear separation between the Minijob and the Übungsleiterpauschale, the entire work may be subject to the minimum wage requirements.

Please note that tax laws can change, so it's advisable to consult with a tax professional or the relevant tax authorities for the most current information and guidance.

https://www.steuertipps.de/lexikon/u/uebungsleiterpauschale#:~:text=Wie%20hoch%20ist%20die%20%C3%9Cbungsleiterpauschale,und%202023%20betr%C3%A4gt%203.000%20Euro.

Welche Abgaben habe ich von meinem Gehalt?

When you work in Germany, various amounts are deducted directly from your gross salary before you receive your pay. These deductions include taxes and social insurance contributions, which you can track precisely on your payslip. To make a rough estimate of these deductions, you can also use an online gross-to-net calculator.

https://www.brutto-netto-rechner.info/#

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/

Kann ich mein Studium in Deutschland fortsetzen?

You can find support to continue your studies in Germany at the National Academic Contact Point.

https://www.daad-ukraine.org/de/studieren-in-deutschland/studium-in-deutschland-fortsetzen/

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

Wann bekomme ich Bürgergeld?

You are eligible to receive Bürgergeld if you are capable of working and eligible for benefits. You must meet the following conditions:

• You are at least 15 years old and have not reached the retirement age.

• You reside in Germany and have your primary place of residence here.

• You are able to work at least 3 hours per day.

• You or members of your household are in need of assistance.

https://www.bmas.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Publikationen/a430-grundsicherung-fuer-arbeitsuchende-sgb-ii.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=1

digitalCHURCH

We bring digital startups and IT SMEs together with established companies. In the digital CHURCH, we shape digitization in the Aachen area.

https://aachen.digital/digital-church/

Bäckerei Moos sucht Verkäufer (m/w/d) in Vollzeit oder Teilzeit.

Those who want to change their field of work and become real 'sales talents' are also welcome! Knowledge of the German language is a requirement. Bakerei MOSS GmbH, Kellershaustraße 60, 52078 Aachen, baeckerei-moss.de, bewerbung@baeckerei-moss.de

https://baeckereimoss.recruitee.com/o/backerei-verkaufer-mwd-in-aachen-aachen

Arbeitsagentur Jobsuche

Portal for job or vocational training search.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/jobsuche/

Minijob/Teilzeit – was ist das?

A minijob is a marginal employment where you are not allowed to earn more than 520 euros per month, or only work for a short period of a few weeks or months. You work for less than three months (with a 5-hour week) or 70 working days (if you work less than 5 days a week). How much you earn during this time doesn't matter. What's important is that you are only employed for a short period. On the other hand, a part-time job is subject to social insurance contributions from the beginning and is connected with legal insurances.

Ich habe als pädagogische Fachkraft in einer Kindertageseinrichtung in der Ukraine gearbeitet. Darf ich in Deutschland als Erzieherin arbeiten?

According to information from the responsible district governments, training and study qualifications from Ukraine can generally be recognized under certain conditions. As long as these recognition procedures are not possible without the appropriate documentation, the State Youth Office has granted approval for the deployment of Ukrainian men and women with educational qualifications in the form of an internship in childcare facilities, provided that these documents are submitted at a later time.

Kann ich ohne die deutsche Sprache zu können eine Arbeit aufnehmen?

You can take up employment without language skills. However, it's important to have basic knowledge of the German language in order to communicate with your employer and colleagues. In many professions and fields of work, having sufficient knowledge of the German language is essential.

Habe ich die Erlaubnis in Deutschland zu arbeiten?

Refugees from Ukraine are allowed to work in Germany, but they must apply for this at the relevant foreigner's registration authority.

https://auslaenderbehoerde.org/auslaenderbehoerden-in-nordrhein-westphalen/#:~:text=Im%20Bundesland%20Nordrhein%2DWestfalen%20gibt,Ihren%20Angelegenheiten%20zur%20Verf%C3%BCgung%20stehen.

Soll ich mich bei dem Jobcenter anmelden? Wie kann das Jobcenter helfen?

If you are looking for work or training, please register with a job center and seek free advice. The Employment Agencies and Job Centers provide guidance and support for your entry into the job or training market. For instance, they can assist you in finding childcare, language acquisition, and the recognition of school, study, and professional qualifications. Furthermore, they can support you in searching for or facilitating training or employment, as well as in qualification and further education. Telephone consultations are available in Ukrainian or Russian languages.

https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/ukraine