Planned Changes to Social Security Contributions in 2025 in Germany – What Companies and Employees Can Expect

As the new year approaches, there will once again be adjustments to social security contributions. The income thresholds for contributions, known as the contribution assessment ceilings, will be raised. These changes will impact both companies’ costs and employees’ net salaries. Here are the key points:

1. Contribution Assessment Ceilings and Income Limits

For health and long-term care insurance, the contribution assessment ceiling will increase to €5,512.50 per month (or €66,150 annually). This means that earnings above this threshold will remain contribution-free. For pension and unemployment insurance, the ceiling will rise to €8,050 per month (or €96,600 annually). These increases reflect the rise in average incomes over the past year and will result in slightly higher contributions for high earners.

Starting in January 2025, there will also be an important change: the distinction between old and new federal states in Germany will be eliminated. The contribution assessment ceilings will now apply uniformly across the entire country, simplifying the payroll process and creating equal conditions nationwide.

2. Increase in Long-Term Care Insurance Contribution Rates

In addition to the adjusted assessment ceilings, a higher long-term care insurance contribution rate has been in effect since 2024 to ensure the system's long-term funding. The contribution rate depends on family status and is currently set at 3.4% for childless individuals and 3.05% for parents. These rates are expected to remain stable in 2025.

3. Support from HRCast

With HRCast, you are fully prepared for these changes. The latest contribution rates and assessment ceilings are already integrated into HRCast and are automatically factored into the calculation of social security contributions. This enables highly accurate representation of personnel costs, including anticipated social security contributions, as part of your personnel cost planning.

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