How does Germany’s minimum wage compare with other countries? Germany’s minimum wage, which applies to most employees aged 18 and over but excludes certain groups like trainees, volunteers, and some self-employed individuals, is currently €12.82 per hour. READ ALSO: Germany's minimum wage to rise to €14.60 in two stagesRecently, an international study by the payroll and HR solutions firm Moorepay found that Germany’s minimum wage ranks fifth in the world when adjusted for purchasing power. AdvertisementAccording to this analysis, Germany’s minimum wage equates to an annual salary that is worth approximately $36,369 in international dollars. Has Germany’s minimum wage kept pace with inflation?