Part of the topic: 💶 Taxes & salary
Aktivrente calculator 2026
Since 1 January 2026 employees who keep working after reaching the statutory retirement age can earn up to €2,000 a month tax-free. Enter your birth date and wage.
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How to use it
- Enter your date of birth.
- Enter your gross monthly wage and the year.
- Optional: your marginal tax rate for an estimate of the tax saving.
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: § 3 No. 21 German Income Tax Act (Aktivrente, since 1 Jan 2026); § 235 Social Code VI (retirement age); TK FAQ Aktivrente. Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
Who gets the Aktivrente?
Employees in a job subject to social insurance who have reached the statutory retirement age – whether or not they already draw a pension. Self-employed people, civil servants and mini-jobbers are excluded.
Is the €2,000 per month or per year?
Per month. Up to €24,000 a year is possible, but unused amounts cannot be moved to other months.