How Much Is It?
- The Elterngeld amount is 67% of the applying parent's after tax earnings, averaged over 12 months before the child's birth.
- Maximum amount monthly is 1,800 EURO.
- Minimum amount issued to eligible applicants is 300 EURO (even for unemployed parents)
- For each multiple birth, 300 EURO per child issued.
How much is the Elterngeld?
Elterngeld or parental allowance in Germany is a great social benefit for new families. Everyone receives this social benefit, regardless if they work or not. If you do work, you cannot do so for more than 30 hours per week. You can get up to 1.800 euros a month, and you may receive Elterngeld for up to 24 months.
What is the difference between Elterngeld and Elterngeld plus?
Partnerschaftsbonus months are Elterngeld Plus months that parents can take on top of the regular Elterngeld eligibility period. They consist of 4 extra months per parent that parent are entitled to when they: Take these months consecutively and simultaneously.
