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The salary thresholds for highly skilled migrants and Blue Card holders are adjusted annually. The final amounts are usually published at the end of the calendar year. Based on currently published figures we can hereby inform you about the definitve salary thresholds for 2026.
As of 1 January 2026 the following indexed salary thresholds would become applicable, gross per month excluding 8% holiday allowance:
Highly skilled migrants of 30 years or older: € 5.942,-
Highly skilled migrants younger than 30: € 4.357,-
Highly skilled migrants after orientation year: € 3.122,-
European Blue Card holders: € 5.942,-
European Blue Card holders within three years after graduating from higher education € 4.754,-
The foregoing amounts apply to all applications submitted on or after 1 January 2026.
If you would like to talk to an expert about the impact of these changes on your organisation, schedule a free consultation and have your questions answered.
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