Parliamentary Pay

Safeguarding representatives' independence

The State Parliament of Baden-Württemberg has been a full-time parliament since the start of the 15th legislative period. An MP is currently paid a taxable amount - referred to as compensation - of 6,756 euros a month. A 13th monthly salary is not paid. The President, both Vice-Presidents, chairpersons and parliamentary leaders of the parliamentary groups receive higher salaries.

MPs are paid a flat rate amount of 1,444 euros to cover general costs, such as for their constituency office, postage costs, additional costs incurred during their work in the parliament and for parliamentary travel. Travel costs are reimbursed against receipts. The State also pays MPs the actual costs for office or secretarial staff.

MPs are responsible for making their own provision for their retirement and recieve an additional monthly taxable amount for this purpose.

(1 July 2011)