At the end of 2023, the BA registered around 3.4 million women and men who combine a main job with a flat-rate taxed mini-job. Working people can earn up to 538 euros per month from a part-time job without having to pay social security contributions for their income.
Stiftung Warentest advises that when looking for an additional job, you should not only be guided by an attractive gross salary - but also beforehand how much you have left after deductions.