Monthly Elterngeld
EUR1,800
Replacement Rate
65%
Total (14 months)
EUR25,200
Elterngeld-Rechner — Average Net Monthly Income Before Birth (€) ₹15,000
With average net monthly income before birth (€) of ₹15,000, the monthly elterngeld is EUR1,800.
Average net income over the 12 months before the birth month
Replacement Rate
65%
Monthly Elterngeld
EUR1,800
Total (14 months)
EUR25,200
Basis-Elterngeld is paid for up to 14 months (2 partnership bonus months). Elterngeld Plus extends payments at half the rate for up to 28 months. Income cap for eligibility: €200,000/year (single). From 2024, parents with income > €150,000 may face reduced eligibility.
What is the Elterngeld-Rechner?
Elterngeld (parental allowance) is paid to parents who take time off work after the birth of a child. Basis-Elterngeld replaces 65–67% of your net income (calculated from the 12 months before the birth month), capped at €1,800/month and floored at €300/month. The standard period is 12 months, extended to 14 months when both parents take at least 2 months each (Partnermonate).
Formula
Elterngeld = Net income × 65-67%, capped at €1,800 and floored at €300.- N
- = Average monthly net income
- r
- = Replacement rate (65–67%)
How to use the Elterngeld-Rechner
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Step 1
Enter your average net monthly income in the 12 months before your child's birth month.
- 2
Step 2
View your monthly Elterngeld and total benefit over 14 months.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Elterngeld paid?
Basis-Elterngeld is paid for up to 14 months (12 months for one parent + 2 partner months). Elterngeld Plus doubles the duration at half the monthly amount.
Is Elterngeld taxable?
Elterngeld itself is tax-free but is subject to Progressionsvorbehalt — it increases the tax rate applied to your other taxable income.
What is the income limit for Elterngeld?
Parents with taxable income above €200,000/year (single) are not eligible. The threshold for couples was lowered to €150,000 from April 2024.
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