Verify Blue Card salary threshold compliance

Overview

Use this each year if you hold an EU Blue Card. Check whether your salary still meets the published threshold—for 2026, about EUR 50,700 general or EUR 45,934 for shortage occupations—and confirm with your Ausländerbehörde if unsure.

Timing to be aware of

Annually

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Permit type
• salary

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• I have a Blue Card and want to change employers. Do I need permission?
• How do I know if my foreign university degree is recognized in Germany?

Related events

• Income tax return deadline (self-filing)
  Critical
  7 months after tax year end
• Annual eligibility check for private health insurance (PKV)
  High
  Annually
• Check eligibility to switch to private insurance (PKV)
  High
  Annually
• Income tax return deadline (with tax advisor)
  High
  14 months after tax year end
• Apply for filing extension
  High
  1 day before 7 months after tax year end