In today's working world, flexible employment models are indispensable – and the midijob is a real trump card. Serving as a bridge between traditional mini‑jobs and fully insured positions, it offers HR decision‑makers an attractive way to hire qualified professionals while keeping personnel costs in check.
What is a Midijob?
A midijob describes a form of employment in which employees earn between €556.01 and €2,000 per month (as of 2025). This employment form was introduced to ease the transition between a mini‑job (up to €556) and part‑time work. It is based on the so‑called sliding‑scale regulation, where social security contributions increase gradually.
The Comparison: Midijob vs. Mini‑Job
If you want to know how mini‑jobs and midijobs differ, here are the key facts:
- Earnings Range:
- Mini‑job: Up to €556 per month
- Midijob: €556.01 to €2,000 per month
- Social Security Contributions:
- Mini‑jobbers usually pay flat‑rate contributions (around 28%).
- In midijobs, contributions rise gradually – typically about 19.875%.
- Tax Treatment: Mini‑jobs are often regulated on a flat‑rate basis, while midijobs use standard tax deductions, with midijobbers in tax classes 1 to 4 often being exempt from wage tax.
And as if that weren't enough – since early 2023, the midijob threshold has been raised from €1,600 to €2,000 per month. A smart move that makes this model even more attractive and future‑proof.
What’s in It for Employees?
Midijobs are highly popular among professionals – and for several reasons:
• Improved Remuneration: Employees in midijobs can earn a higher monthly income without bearing the full financial burden of fully insured employment.
• Comprehensive Social Protection: Despite moderate contributions, midijobbers receive full pension entitlements, enjoy legal protection in health, long‑term care, and unemployment insurance, and benefit from continued pay in case of illness.
• Additional Income Opportunities: In addition to a midijob, it is permitted to take on a mini‑job, allowing employees to boost their earnings further without incurring extra taxes or social security contributions.
Opportunities for Your Company
Midijobs offer clear strategic advantages for employers:
• Flexible Workforce Planning: With midijobs, you have the opportunity to hire qualified professionals flexibly – while avoiding the full financial burden of a fully insured permanent position.
• Cost Efficiency: The gradual contribution rate reduces ancillary wage costs, helping you manage personnel expenses optimally.
• Strengthening the Employer Brand: A modern and family‑friendly work model clearly demonstrates that you take your employees’ needs seriously – a true competitive edge in the race for top talent.
Key HR Considerations When Hiring Midijobbers
If you plan to hire midijobbers, keep the following points in mind:
- Social Security Contributions:
- Mini‑job: €556 x approx. 28% ≈ €155.68
- Midijob: €556 x approx. 19.875% ≈ €110.51
- Registration: Unlike mini‑jobs, midijobs must be registered directly with the relevant social security institutions – usually only once per employee.
- Working Hours: By law, midijobbers may not work more than 8 hours per day. With a minimum wage of €12.82 per hour (as of 2025), this amounts to roughly a maximum of 161 hours per month.
- Vacation Entitlement: The statutory minimum vacation applies – 24 days for a 6‑day workweek and 20 days for a 5‑day workweek.
- Termination Procedures: Notice periods and termination procedures follow standard labor law and should be clearly outlined in the employment contract.
- Administrative Effort: Midijobs require a higher bureaucratic effort, especially in cases of fluctuating income that necessitate averaging.
Conclusion: Midijobs – The Key to a Modern HR Strategy
Midijobs are more than just a transitional form. They offer flexible, cost‑efficient, and socially protective solutions that benefit both employees and companies. With the opportunity to earn between €556.01 and €2,000 per month and thanks to the gentle sliding‑scale regulation, the midijob represents a balanced model in today's labor market. Flexible employment models like the midijob are a central component of a modern, employee‑oriented HR strategy. They enable you to address individual needs and significantly contribute to a positive, sustainable employer brand.
