German Cabinet Approves Maximum Income Basis for Social Security Contributions for 2026

On 8 October 2025, the German Federal Cabinet approved the maximum annual income basis for social security contributions for 2026. For pension and unemployment insurance, the maximum basis will be EUR 101,400 for all Federal States. For health insurance and nursing insurance for disability and old age, the maximum annual basis will be EUR 69,750 for all Federal States. Pending final approval fr…
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