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Earning money as a teenager
Familieab 9 J.
In Germany, light work is allowed from age 13 (max. 2 hrs/day). From 15: holiday jobs (max. 4 weeks/year). From 16: mini-jobs. All the rules and ideas at a glance.
What's allowed from what age in Germany?
From age 13: light work, max. 2 hours/day, with parental consent. Examples: delivering newspapers, babysitting, tutoring, walking dogs, helping neighbours with shopping.
From age 15: holiday jobs for up to 4 weeks/year, max. 8 hours/day, max. 40 hours/week. Popular jobs: stacking supermarket shelves, selling ice cream, harvest helper, catering (from 16).
From age 16: mini-jobs (up to €603/month tax-free). Restaurants, retail, office temp.
Tax tip: with a mini-job you pay no taxes and no social security contributions. You keep your entire pay.
Did you know? Around 40% of 15- to 17-year-olds in Germany have a side job. The most popular: tutoring (€10–20/hour), followed by catering and supermarkets.
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