10.07.2026

Changes to statutory amounts as of 1 July 2026

On 1 July 2026, several statutory amounts will be adjusted in both the Netherlands and Germany. 

 

Minimum wage in the Netherlands 

The statutory minimum hourly wage for employees aged 21 and over will increase  to € 14.99. 

 

Child benefit in the Netherlands 

 The amount of Dutch child benefit (kinderbijslag) will be adjusted. The following amounts will apply from 1 July 2026: 

 Child from 0 to 5 years: € 298.40 

Child from 6 to 11 years: € 362.35 

Child from 12 to 17 years: € 426.29 

 

AOW (Dutch state pension) 

 The AOW benefits (basic state pension) will also be adjusted in line with price and wage developments. The following monthly amounts will apply from July 2026: 

 Single person: € 1,662.16 

Cohabiting/married persons: € 1,139.39 

 

German pension 

On 1 July 2026, German pensions will increase by 4.24%. This will increase the value of one earnings point from € 40.79 to € 42.52. 

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