What is a midi job?
A midi job is an employment relationship subject to social insurance contributions with gross monthly earnings of between €556.01 and €2,000 (as at 2025). This income range is referred to as the “transitional range” and is intended to facilitate the transition from marginal to regular employment. Midijobs offer employees comprehensive social security protection with reduced contributions and are particularly attractive for part-time workers or people returning to work.
Earnings limits for midi jobs
Since January 1, 2025, the following earnings limits have applied to midi jobs.
- Lower limit: 556.01 euros
- Upper limit: 2,000 euros
If an employee regularly earns within this range, this is a midi job. This regulation was introduced to provide social security for employees with low incomes and to increase the incentive for employment subject to social security contributions.
Social security and taxation
Midijobbers are compulsorily insured in all branches of social insurance.
- Health insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Pension insurance
- Unemployment insurance
The employee’s share of social security contributions is reduced in the transitional area and increases with income. Despite the reduced contributions, midi-jobbers acquire full pension entitlements.
In contrast to a mini-job, a midi-job is subject to regular wage taxation, depending on the employee’s tax class.
Differences to a mini-job
| Feature | Minijob | Midijob |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings limit | Up to 556 Euro/month | 556.01 – 2,000 Euro/month |
| Social insurance | Flat-rate contributions, mostly only pension insurance | Compulsory insurance in all branches |
| Taxation | Lump sum or tax-free | Regular wage tax |
| Registration | Via the mini-job center | With the responsible health insurance fund |
| Vacation entitlement | Yes | Yes |
| Continued payment of remuneration | Yes | Yes |
The main difference lies in the social security obligation and taxation. While mini-jobbers usually pay no or only low contributions, midi-jobbers are fully covered by social security but benefit from reduced employee contributions.
Digital support with time recording solutions from ZMI
ZMI’s time recording solutions help companies to manage midi jobs efficiently and in compliance with the law.
- Precise time tracking: Recording of working hours to comply with earnings limits.
- Automatic calculations: Support for the correct calculation of social security contributions.
- Transparent documentation: traceable records for employees and authorities.
By using ZMI time recording solutions, companies can efficiently manage the working hours of their midijobbers and at the same time comply with legal requirements.