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The Complete Guide to Hiring in Germany

Everything you need to know about hiring employees in Germany, from legal requirements to compensation benchmarks. Written by DACH hiring experts.

25 min readUpdated Jan 2026

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Deep-dive into employment requirements, costs, and best practices for each DACH country.

Germany

Europe's largest economy

8 guides available

Works councils and co-determination
20+ days mandatory vacation
Strong termination protections

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Austria

Gateway to Central Europe

5 guides available

13th and 14th month salary
Collective bargaining agreements
25 days minimum leave

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Switzerland

Innovation hub of Europe

6 guides available

Cantonal tax variations
Multi-language requirements
Flexible labor market

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Find answers to specific questions about hiring, compliance, and employment in DACH.

Employment Costs

Total cost breakdowns, tax obligations, social contributions

4 guides

Compliance

Legal requirements, regulations, labor law essentials

5 guides

Contractor Classification

Employee vs. contractor risks and requirements

3 guides

Onboarding

Setup, documentation, timelines for new hires

3 guides

Managing Remote Teams

Cross-border team management best practices

2 guides

Benefits & Compensation

Salary benchmarks, required benefits, perks

4 guides

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about our hiring guides.

We review and update all guides monthly to reflect the latest regulatory changes, salary benchmarks, and best practices in the DACH region.

Our guides cover employment fundamentals that apply across industries. Where regulations differ by sector (e.g., works councils), we note the variations.

We focus exclusively on DACH, giving us 50x more depth than competitors covering 150+ countries. Our content reflects real hiring experience, not just desk research.

Absolutely. Every guide includes a consultation CTA. Our DACH experts can answer your specific questions and provide tailored recommendations.

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