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Salary, tax & contracts

Gross vs net, what a German contract should say, probation and notice periods — so you can compare offers properly. 2 articles
Salary, tax & contracts Your German job offer: probation, notice period and what to check before you sign Probezeit, Kündigungsfrist, fixed-term contracts, holidays and non-compete clauses — the parts of a German employment contract that matter most. Updated 27 Oct 2026 · 3 min read Salary, tax & contracts Gross vs net salary in Germany: what you actually take home Income tax, tax classes, social security and church tax explained — and a quick way to turn a German gross salary into the amount you'll really get. Updated 27 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

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