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JAEG Threshold Calculator

Check whether you are eligible for private health insurance.

Annual gross income (€)

50.000

Results

Monthly gross income

4.167

JAEG Threshold 2026

77.400

Difference to JAEG

-27.400

PKV eligibility

No, you are not eligible

What is the JAEG?

The JAEG (Jahresarbeitsentgeltgrenze) is the income limit above which you have the option to take out private insurance. In 2026, this limit is €77,400 per year. Note: As an employee, you can only switch to private insurance if you regularly exceed this limit.

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