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Germany EU Blue Card Salary Threshold Checker 2026

Before finalising your international hire's contract, verify the offered salary meets Germany's 2026 EU Blue Card statutory minimum , a shortfall means visa rejection and a delayed start date.
This calculator is built for HR teams and hiring managers in Germany, checking gross annual salary offers against the 2026 standard threshold of €50,700 and the reduced shortage occupation rate of €45,552 for STEM and IT roles.
Results show immediately whether the offer clears the applicable threshold, which occupation category applies, and what salary adjustment is needed to qualify , before the contract is signed.

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