The German government has raised the minimum salary qualifications for EU Blue Card holders effective January 1, 2014. The minimum gross salary for new Blue Card holders is now €47,600, up from €46,400 in 2013. The salary threshold for occupations with shortages is €37,128, up from €36,192 in 2013. Companies with operations in Germany should consider the increased minimum salary requirements when assigning EU Blue Card workers to avoid increased business costs.

1. Germany Updates Minimum Salary Qualifications for EU Blue Card Holders
(Bristol, UK) - The German government has raised the minimum salary qualifications under the Blue
Card Program, reports Nair & Co.’s International HR Team.
Effective 1 January 2014, the minimum gross salary for first-time EU Blue Card holders has been
increased to €47,600 (up from €46,400 in 2013).
The salary threshold for those employed in shortage occupations increases to €37,128 (up from €36,192
in 2013). Blue Cards may only be issued to such individuals after obtaining consent of the Federal
Employment Agency, unless their university degree was awarded in Germany.
Nair & Co. advises that companies with operations in Germany should factor in the minimum salary
requirements when assigning EU Blue Card workers as it could impact business costs of assignments.
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