Elterngeld · Parental leave benefit
What will you get
on parental leave?
Elterngeld replaces 65–67% of your net income for up to 14 months. Even if you had no income before, you qualify for at least €300/month.
Elterngeld · Parental leave benefit
Elterngeld replaces 65–67% of your net income for up to 14 months. Even if you had no income before, you qualify for at least €300/month.
Net Monthly Income
Your take-home pay — what lands in your bank account each month
Net Monthly Income
Your take-home pay — what lands in your bank account each month
Each parent independently chooses Basic (higher amount, shorter) or Plus (lower amount, longer).
4 of 14 Basiselterngeld months used · 10 remaining
Same money, more time. ElterngeldPlus pays half the monthly amount but for twice as long. The total Elterngeld is identical — but you stay on parental leave longer. If more time at home matters to you, ElterngeldPlus is the better choice.