Germany Sickness Benefit Calculator 2026 (Krankengeld GKV)
Calculate statutory sickness cash benefit (Krankengeld) in Germany under Section 47 of the Social Code Book V (SGB V) following the 6-week employer paid sick leave period (70% of gross salary capped at 90% of net salary, minus social security deductions) in EUR (€).
Monthly Net Krankengeld Payout
Calculator Inputs
Monthly Net Krankengeld Payout
Daily Net Krankengeld
Gross Monthly Krankengeld (30 Days)
Social Contributions Deducted (Pension, Care, ALV)
Calculation Methodology
Gross Krankengeld = 70% of gross daily earnings, capped at 90% of net daily earnings and the statutory maximum daily limit (~120.75 €/day). Social deductions for pension (9.3%), unemployment (1.3%), and long-term care (~2.2%) are subtracted to yield Net Krankengeld.
Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer
This tool calculates statutory sickness allowance under § 47 SGB V. Certified amounts are established by your statutory health insurance fund (Krankenkasse).
This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.
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