LohnTastik Blog & Guides

Expert guides, salary analyses, tax breakdown insights, and financial calculators for working in Germany.

Total articles: 34

ETF Savings Plan Calculator: Visualize Compound Interest & Inflation

Calculate your long-term wealth building with our interactive ETF savings plan calculator. See how starting capital, monthly contributions, and compound interest grow over time — fully adjusted for real inflation.

2026-08-11 Read Article

What If You Invest or Donate Your German Church Tax (Kirchensteuer)?

Use the Lohntastik interactive calculator to see exactly how much Kirchensteuer you pay each month — and what happens if you redirect it into an ETF savings plan or charity donations over 10, 20, or 30 years. Includes real-time compound interest projections with inflation adjustment.

2026-08-11 Read Article

TVöD 2026 Guide: Salary Increase from May + All New Tables & Allowances

Everything about the TVöD salary increase from May 1, 2026: +2.8% more pay, new annual bonuses, +€75 for trainees, and the Time instead of Money" model."

2026-04-25 Read Article

School Holidays in Germany 2026

Overview of all school holidays in Germany 2026 by federal state. Plan your vacation with our holiday table.

2026-04-04 Read Article

TV-L E13 Salary 2026: New Pay Table from April + Net Calculator

TV-L E13 salary from April 2026: all experience levels, new gross salaries, net income examples and a direct link to the TVL E13 salary calculator. Valid until 28 February 2027.

2026-04-04 Read Article

TV-V Salary 2026: New Salary Table from June + Collective Agreement Updates

TV-V Salary from June 2026: All 15 pay groups for utility companies (water, gas, energy), gross salaries, level allocation and the collective agreement of April 6, 2025.

2026-04-04 Read Article

Public Holidays in Germany for 2026

List of public holidays in Germany for 2026. Find out the important dates and which states observe them.

2026-04-04 Read Article

Public IT Salaries in Germany 2026: Complete Guide to TV-Dataport, ITDZ Berlin, and TV-ITZBund

In 2026, Germany’s public IT sector has become a major competitor for tech talent. Specialized agreements like TV-Dataport, TV-ITDZ Berlin, and TV-ITZBund offer a unique combination of high-tier salaries, absolute job security, and transparent career paths.

2026-03-24 Read Article

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