How much can I earn as a working student in Germany?
Tech Werkstudent roles pay EUR 14 to 18 per hour in 2026. You work up to 20 hours a week during term and full-time in breaks, earning roughly EUR 1,205 monthly at minimum wage. The minimum wage is EUR 13.90 per hour, rising to EUR 14.60 in January 2027.
As a Werkstudent in a tech role you can earn EUR 14 to 18 an hour, working up to 20 hours a week in term and full-time during breaks. At minimum wage that is about EUR 1,205 a month, and just as important, the role is the top route to a full-time offer later.
Werkstudent Pay 2026
Item | Figure |
|---|---|
Tech Werkstudent rate | EUR 14-18/hr |
Monthly at minimum wage | About EUR 1,205 |
Minimum wage 2026 | EUR 13.90/hr |
Minimum wage from 1 Jan 2027 | EUR 14.60/hr |
Hours And Rules
Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
During semester | Up to 20 hours per week (keeps Werkstudentenprivileg) |
During breaks | Full-time allowed |
Study visa annual cap | 140 full days or 280 half days per year |
My Advice
Aim to land a Werkstudent role from your second semester, because it does double duty: it covers a big slice of living costs and it is the single strongest lever, alongside German, for converting into a full-time offer. Keep to the 20-hour term limit so you protect your Werkstudentenprivileg tax status.
Will you actually get a job after your German master's?
Talk to a counsellor about real outcomes, salaries and which courses employers hire from.
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