Since 1 January 2015, the law providing for a minimum wage per hour has become applicable in Germany. It covers the transport sector and applies to German and foreign operators performing transport activities on the territory of Germany (cabotage, international transport operations to and from Germany, transit).

As of 1 January 2017, the minimum wage per hour will be increased from 8.50 Euro to 8.84 Euro.

A permanent commission decides every two years on the adjustment of the minimum wage – the next will take place in 2018.