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Bürgergeld calculator 2026

Since 1 July 2026 Bürgergeld is called Grundsicherungsgeld; standard rates and allowances are unchanged. Estimate what your household may get.

  • 2026 standard rates
  • Income allowances
  • Single-parent supplement
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Bürgergeld calculator 2026 (Grundsicherungsgeld)

Non-binding estimate: 2026 standard rates (€563 / 506 / 451 / 471 / 390 / 357), single-parent supplement, earned-income allowances (§ 11b SGB II) and your actual housing costs. Since 1 July 2026 Bürgergeld is called Grundsicherungsgeld. The job centre checks rent against local limits and assets – only its decision is binding.

How it is calculated

  1. STEP 01Standard rates€563 single, €506 per partner, children €357–471 by age, adults in the parents' household €451.
  2. STEP 02Extras & housingSingle-parent supplement plus rent and heating (actual costs in the first year, up to 1.5× the local limit).
  3. STEP 03Income€100 of earnings stay free, plus 20 % / 30 % / 10 % in bands; Kindergeld and maintenance count as the child's income.
  4. STEP 04ResultNeeds minus countable income = estimated benefit.

FAQ

Q01How much is Bürgergeld in 2026?

€563 for a single adult, €506 per partner, €471 for ages 14–17, €390 for ages 6–13 and €357 up to age 5 – plus rent and heating.

Q02What is Grundsicherungsgeld?

The new name of Bürgergeld since 1 July 2026; rates and allowances stayed the same.