Minimum laceration: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania benefits the most!

Minimum laceration: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania benefits the most!

On January 1, 2026, it will be serious in Germany: the minimum wage increases from currently EUR 12.82 to EUR 13.90 per hour. As early as the following year, 2027, it continues uphill with a further increase to 14.60 euros. These are, as Uckermarkkurier reported not only for many employees, but also for the whole Economy.

The estimates of the Federal Statistical Office show that up to 6.6 million jobs will be affected by the first increase in wages. Around 17 percent of the employment relationships are below the new minimum wage, whereby it is particularly hard in East Germany. Here the proportion of affected jobs is around 20 percent, while 16 percent are recorded in West Germany. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania stands out with 22 percent affected jobs-here the country is particularly susceptible to the minimum lighter increase. In contrast, Hamburg has the lowest proportion of affected employment relationships with only 14 percent, according to the analysis of Destatis .

Who particularly benefits?

A look at gender differences shows that women benefit above average from the increase: Around 20 percent of the jobs practiced by women are affected by the wage increase, and men are only 14 percent. Depending on the industry, certain sectors are particularly important. In the hospitality, for example, there are a whopping 56 percent of the jobs that will be positively affected by the new regulations, followed by agriculture and forestry as well as fisheries, where 43 percent of the employment are located under the new minimum wage. The areas of art, entertainment and relaxation are also not to be neglected with 40 percent, as shown by the information from Tagesschau

across all increases, the amount of earnings of the employment relationships concerned will increase enormously. As part of the first increase, around 400 million euros are expected, followed by a further 430 million euros in the second increase in 2027. These are plants that should not be overlooked in the Federal Statistical Office. According to calculations, these estimated increases could make up to 6 percent of the total amount of earnings.

FAZIT

The upcoming minimum laceration increase is not only a question of justice, but also an important step for the revival of our labor market. Regardless of whether you work in the country or in the city, numerous employees feel the effects. The challenge remains to implement the new regulations with the necessary tact so that nobody falls through the stitches. A good knack for implementation could make a sustainable contribution to our economic prosperity.