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The EU Blue Card minimum salary depends on your occupation. Most jobs use the general threshold; shortage occupations, recent graduates and IT specialists use a lower one (with Federal Employment Agency approval).
You must be paid at least
€50,700 / year
Standard occupation
Source
www.make-it-in-germany.com — “general EU Blue Card minimum salary €50,700 (50% of the 2026 pension ceiling) from 1 Jan 2026”
- The lower threshold needs Federal Employment Agency (BA) approval; the general threshold does not.
- Thresholds reset every year against the pension contribution ceiling (BBG). Figures shown are for 2026.
- General information, not legal advice. Confirm with a licensed adviser.
Freshness. The 2026 thresholds are tied to the pension contribution ceiling and reset annually. Confirm on Make it in Germany.
This is general information to help you plan, not legal advice. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration professional.
This is general information to help you plan, not legal advice. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration professional.