How much can you earn with ElterngeldPlus?

ElterngeldPlus has a cap. Up to a certain part-time income it therefore stays the same. Here you see where that threshold is for you.

Why Plus only goes down later

With income after the birth, the replacement rate applies to the difference from your net income before. But ElterngeldPlus is at most half of Basic Elterngeld without income. As long as the difference is large enough, Plus stays at that cap. With Elterngeld net income up to €2,770, the threshold is roughly half of it.

What to keep in mind

At most 32 hours a week on average over the month of life. You prove your part-time income after the payments end. Basic Elterngeld, by contrast, goes down with every euro you earn part-time.

Common questions

How much can I earn with ElterngeldPlus?

There is no fixed euro limit. But ElterngeldPlus stays the same as long as your part-time Elterngeld net income stays below a threshold, often about half of your Elterngeld net income before. The calculator shows the threshold as gross pay.

And with Basic Elterngeld?

Basic Elterngeld goes down with every euro from part-time work. That is why Plus with part-time work is often almost as high as Basic with part-time work.

How many hours can I work?

At most 32 hours a week on average over the month of life, otherwise there is no Elterngeld for that month.

What if I earn more than planned?

After the payments end you prove your income. If it was higher, the Elterngeld office can reclaim overpayments.