Minimum wage for roofers in the Neumarkt district rises to 16.60 euros

Minimum wage for roofers in the Neumarkt district rises to 16.60 euros

There is good news for all roofers in the Neumarkt district! Since January 1, 2026, the minimum wage for journeymen roofers has risen to an impressive 16.60 euros per hour. This means that journeymen with a valid journeyman's certificate will now experience a significant increase in wages and will see around 100 euros more per month in their paycheck for a full-time job, according to the news agency NN reported.

But it's not just the trained people who benefit, unskilled workers don't miss out either. From now on, they will receive a minimum salary of 14.96 euros per hour. Around 60 employees are active in the roofing scene in the region, and in Neumarkt there are a total of twelve roofing companies that benefit from the new regulations.

Tariff changes in the roofing industry

From 2026 there will be collectively agreed minimum wages in the roofing trade, which will rise in two stages. A further increase to 17.10 euros in 2027 and 17.60 euros in 2028 will be set for skilled workers, which should further increase the attractiveness of jobs in this sector. The changes were introduced through the announcement of the thirteenth regulation on mandatory working conditions in the Federal Law Gazette at the end of December 2025, which came into force at the beginning of the year, informs HWK Dresden.

These new wages will affect all roofing companies and independent business departments until December 31, 2028. IG BAU Oberpfalz recommends that employees check their pay slips for January to ensure that the new wages are being applied correctly. If you have any questions, you can contact the union on (0941) 793747 or by email at regensburg@igbau.de. Support is therefore very close!

Looking into the future

IG BAU has already negotiated further wage increases for the next two years, which is a positive sign for the future of the industry. The craft sector, which is often referred to as the engine of the regional economy, shows once again that it responds to the needs of its employees and strengthens them. In addition, these regulations made it clear that certain groups, such as students in training or interns, are not covered by these minimum wages, which highlights another aspect of the complexity in the wage structure SOKA ROOF holds on.

All in all, the new regulations are a ray of hope in the roofing trade. Increasing the minimum wage not only ensures more financial security, but also ensures that trades remain highly valued. It remains to be seen how the industry will develop further. But one thing is clear: there is something going on!