🤝 Bürgergeld Calculator

Calculate the Bürgergeld standard requirement for 2025: 563 € for single persons, 506 € for partners, children scaled by age. Plus housing costs. From 01.07.2026 Bürgergeld will be renamed to Grundsicherungsgeld — amounts stay the same.

Adults in household

Children 0–5 years

Children 6–13 years

Children 14–17 years

Housing + heating costs (€/month)

Estimated Bürgergeld entitlement per month —

💡 Good to know

Bürgergeld (formerly Hartz IV) secures the existential minimum. Standard rates for 2025/2026: single 563 €, partner each 506 €, children 14–17: 471 €, 6–13: 390 €, 0–5: 357 €. Additionally, reasonable housing and heating costs are covered. In the 1st year (grace period), actual housing costs are recognized. Important links: • Jobcenter: https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden/buergergeld • Application: At the responsible Jobcenter

⚠ This is a simplified estimate. Actual amounts may vary. Please contact the responsible authority for binding information.