3.4 million people in Germany 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. In which cases is a second job worthwhile?. As of: February 17, 2024, 3:06 p.m.