Netherlands
From 1 January 2025, the minimum wage in the Netherlands for employees aged 21 and over will be €14.06 per hour.
The minimum wage is adjusted twice a year on 1 January and 1 July.
For an overview of the minimum wage for younger age groups and further information, please visit the Rijksoverheid website.
Germany
From 1 January 2025, the statutory minimum wage in Germany will be €12.82 gross per hour. This is 41 cents more than in 2024.
The increase in the minimum wage also affects the ‘mini-job’ limit: it rises to €556 gross per month.
Further information can be found on the website of the Bundesregierung.