Many students think Minijobs only pay minimum wage.
Not true.
In 2026, several student-friendly jobs pay €18 or more per hour — if you know where to look.
Here are the best ones 👇
💻 1️⃣ IT Support Assistant
Companies constantly need tech help.
Tasks:
Fixing software issues
Installing systems
User support
💶 €18–€25/hour
📍 Best cities: Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt
Perfect for computer science or tech-savvy students.
📊 2️⃣ Working Student (Werkstudent) in Finance
Banks, startups, and consultancies hire students part-time.
Tasks:
Excel analysis
Reports
Data entry
Financial modeling support
💶 €18–€22/hour
📈 Career boost: Very high
📦 3️⃣ Trade Fair & Event Staff
Germany hosts massive exhibitions.
Major cities include:
Frankfurt am Main
Cologne
Hannover
Short-term but high-paying roles.
💶 €18–€23/hour
🎤 Bonus: Multilingual students earn more.
🧠 4️⃣ Private Tutor (Math, Programming, Languages)
High demand in university towns.
Subjects in demand:
Mathematics
German (for internationals)
Programming
Physics
💶 €20–€35/hour
Flexible & scalable.
🚚 5️⃣ Night Shift Warehouse Jobs
Higher hourly rate due to shift bonuses.
💶 €18–€22/hour
⏰ Ideal for students with morning lectures.
Physically demanding but good money.
🌍 6️⃣ Multilingual Customer Support
If you speak:
German + English
German + Spanish
German + Arabic
You can earn more in international companies.
💶 €18–€24/hour
Remote options increasing in 2026.
📈 7️⃣ Student Consultant (Startups & Agencies)
Marketing, UX, coding, business development.
💶 €20+/hour (project-based)
Best for:
Business students
Tech students
Marketing majors
🎯 What Makes These Jobs High-Paying?
✔ Specialized skills
✔ Night/weekend shifts
✔ Language advantage
✔ Corporate employers
✔ Project-based work
⚠️ Important Reminder
If you're working as a Minijobber:
Stay under €603/month
Track your hours
Understand tax implications
Higher hourly pay = fewer hours needed.