Section 01
The Blue Card, the thresholds, and coming without a job
FreeGermany's salary thresholds are not fixed numbers. They are percentages of the pension contribution ceiling, which is reset every year, so a job offer that cleared the line in 2025 may not clear it in 2026. Everything below is the 2026 figure.
The EU Blue Card, and the two thresholds that matter
The ceiling for 2026 is €101,400 a year, and the Blue Card thresholds are set from it.
| Route | Share of the ceiling | 2026 gross, a year | A month |
|---|---|---|---|
| General EU Blue Card | 50% | €50,700 | €4,225 |
| Shortage occupation | 45.3% | €45,934 | €3,828 |
| New entrant, degree three years old or less | 45.3% | €45,934 | €3,828 |
| Employment on pronounced practical experience, no formal recognition | 45% | €45,630 | €3,803 |
| First skilled worker permit where you are over 45 at first issue | 55% | €55,770 | €4,648 |
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Section 02
Recognition, regulated professions, and where German is the law
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Section 03
Pay, notice, what comes off your salary, and the CV
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