What Are Your Social Security Contributions?

All four branches (KV, RV, AV, PV) at a glance — employee and employer share including 2026 contribution ceilings.

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Employee Share
€834
Employer Share
€834
Total Contribution
€1,668
Gross After Social Security
€3,166

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Breakdown by Branch

BranchTotal RateAssessedEmployeeEmployerTotal
Health Insurance17.10 %€4,000.00€342.00€342.00€684.00
Pension Insurance18.60 %€4,000.00€372.00€372.00€744.00
Unemployment Insurance2.60 %€4,000.00€52.00€52.00€104.00
Long-Term-Care Insurance3.40 %€4,000.00€68.00€68.00€136.00
Sum€834.00€834.00€1,668.00
Yearly Total (Employee)€10,008
Note: Calculation uses 2026 rates: KV 14.6 % + supplemental, RV 18.6 %, AV 2.6 %, PV 3.4 % (with child surcharge/discount). Contribution ceilings 2026: KV/PV €5,512.50/month, RV/AV €8,050/month (West).

Background

German Social Security Contributions 2026: KV, RV, AV, PV Explained

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