In an international comparison of hourly wages for female and male workers in manufacturing, Germany is in the middle range.

The average working hours in Germany are 35 - 40 per week. In Baden-Württemberg, there are 12 paid public holidays on which people do not work (not all states have the same holidays). In any case, employees' vacation, which averages 30 days, is paid in Baden-Württemberg. In addition, there are individual agreements on granting additional vacation pay. While employers' payments for employees' social insurance increase wage and salary costs, they also give employees financial protection and so ensure social peace.