Assistent/in - Informatik (Medieninformatik)

Salary: what employees earn

Actual salary (BA Entgeltatlas), not a pay scale. Median pay of full-time employees subject to social insurance; part-time is not included. The salary in your contract may differ.

• Region: Germany
• Applies to the occupational group KldB 61112 This occupational group covers several occupations, not only this one.
• Data import: October 2026
• Reference period of the figure: not stated in the dataset
• The source states the number of cases and the publication threshold.

Source: BA-Entgeltatlas

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Pay scales and minimum rates

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Statutory minimum wage

• Statutory

  €13.90 per hour

  valid from 2026-01-01, until 2026-12-31

  § 1 Nr. 1 MiLoV5: „ab 1. Januar 2026 13,90 Euro brutto je Zeitstunde“

Source: Fifth Minimum Wage Adjustment Ordinance (MiLoV5), Federal Law Gazette 2025 I No. 268 · As of 2026-10-27

Upcoming rates (1)

• Statutory

  €14.60 per hour

  valid from 2027-01-01 · upcoming

  § 1 Nr. 2 MiLoV5: „ab 1. Januar 2027 14,60 Euro brutto je Zeitstunde“

Source: Fifth Minimum Wage Adjustment Ordinance (MiLoV5), Federal Law Gazette 2025 I No. 268 · As of 2026-10-27

Statutory minimum training pay (§ 17 BBiG), € gross per month

What counts is the year training starts, not the month of payment: whoever starts in 2026 keeps the 2026 rate.

• Training starts 2026

  Training year 1

  €724.00

  Training year 2

  €854.00

  Training year 3

  €977.00

  Training year 4

  €1,014.00

  Source: Bekanntmachung zur Fortschreibung der Höhe der Mindestvergütung für Berufsausbildungen nach dem Berufsbildungsgesetz (2026), BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 235; gilt für Berufsausbildungen, die vom 1. Januar 2026 bis zum 31. Dezember 2026 begonnen werden · As of 2026-10-27

• Training starts 2027

  Training year 1

  €764.00

  Training year 2

  €902.00

  Training year 3

  €1,031.00

  Training year 4

  €1,070.00

  Source: Bekanntmachung zur Fortschreibung der Höhe der Mindestvergütung für Berufsausbildungen nach dem Berufsbildungsgesetz (2027), BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 287; gilt für Berufsausbildungen, die vom 1. Januar 2027 bis zum 31. Dezember 2027 begonnen werden · As of 2026-10-27

Terms explained

Generally binding collective agreement (AVE)

A collective agreement that the labour ministry has declared binding for all employers in a sector – even without union membership.

Framework agreement (Manteltarifvertrag)

Sets general working conditions such as working hours, leave and notice periods, not the level of pay.

Pay agreement (Entgelttarifvertrag)

Sets how much is paid per pay grade.

Pay grade (Entgeltgruppe)

The classification by task and qualification. It decides which amount in the pay table applies to you.

Career: possible moves

Occupations people move to from this one. Every rating shows how it was derived.

• Web-Entwickler/in

  IT & Data

  Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

  Rating: leicht

  about 9 months

  Derivation

  What you bring: Problem Solving, Python, software_development, Technische Dokumentation, Frontend Testing, web_development

  According to the dataset: qualification paths

  Show qualification routes (6)

  • Data Analytics
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Data-Analytics-Grundlagen werden durch eigenständige Projekte und strukturierte Kurse an Hochschulen oder Fachschulen mit IT-Schwerpunkt aufgebaut. Eine formale Zertifizierung ist im Web-Entwicklungskontext nicht zwingend erforderlich.

  • Java
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Java-Kenntnisse werden durch Praxisprojekte und Selbststudium aufgebaut. Hochschulen und Bildungsträger mit Informatik-Schwerpunkt bieten strukturierte Kurse; eigenständige Projekte sind der gängige Kompetenznachweis.

  • JavaScript
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      JavaScript-Kenntnisse werden durch Praxisprojekte und Selbststudium aufgebaut. Portfolio-Projekte im Web-Umfeld sind der wichtigste Kompetenznachweis; Hochschulen und Bildungsträger bieten ergänzend strukturierte Kurse an.

  • Medizinische Dokumentation
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Medizinische Dokumentation ist ein branchenspezifischer Zusatz, der durch Praxiserfahrung im Gesundheitsumfeld oder interne Einarbeitung erworben wird. Fachschulen für medizinische Dokumentation bieten entsprechende Grundlagenkurse an.

  • React
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      React-Kenntnisse werden durch eigenständige Praxisprojekte aufgebaut. Portfolio-Projekte sind der gängige Kompetenznachweis; ergänzend bieten Hochschulen und Weiterbildungseinrichtungen strukturierte Kurse an.

  • Requirements Engineering
    1 option

    • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
      Description from the dataset

      Requirements Engineering lässt sich über Weiterbildungen im Bereich Systemanalyse oder Softwareentwicklung erlernen. Eine herstellerneutrale Requirements-Engineering-Zertifizierung ist bei Bildungsträgern mit IT-Schwerpunkt verfügbar.

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• UI Designer/in

  Produkt, Design & Experience

  Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

  Rating: schwer

  about 15 months

  According to the dataset: qualification paths

  Show qualification routes (12)

  • Barrierefreiheit (Accessibility)
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Kenntnisse in digitaler Barrierefreiheit (WCAG, BITV) werden durch Fachseminare bei Berufsverbänden, Hochschulkurse und Praxisanwendung in Designprojekten neu aufgebaut.

  • Adobe Creative Suite
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Kenntnisse in professionellen Grafikdesign- und Bildbearbeitungsprogrammen werden durch strukturierte Selbststudie, Fachschulkurse und eigene Projekte neu aufgebaut.

  • Design Systems
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Kenntnisse in Aufbau und Pflege komponentenbasierter Design-Systeme werden durch Praxiserfahrung in Designteams sowie ergänzende Fachkurse bei Hochschulen oder Berufsverbänden neu aufgebaut.

  • Figma
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Kenntnisse im kollaborativen Interface-Designtool werden durch strukturierte Selbststudie und eigene Designprojekte neu aufgebaut; kein formal abschlussorientierter Weg erforderlich.

  • Informationsarchitektur
    1 option

    • Studium
      Description from the dataset

      Studiengang oder Hochschulzertifikat mit Schwerpunkt UX/Informationsarchitektur; Kenntnisse in Strukturierung, Navigation und Inhaltsorganisation digitaler Produkte werden neu aufgebaut.

  • Interaction Design
    1 option

    • Studium
      Description from the dataset

      Berufsbegleitender Studiengang oder Hochschulzertifikat Interaction Design oder Mediengestaltung; Grundlagen in Interaktionsmustern, Nutzerflussentwurf und Animationsprinzipien werden neu aufgebaut.

  • Partnerkommunikation
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Kenntnisse in zielgruppenorientierter Kommunikation mit internen und externen Partnern werden durch Praxiserfahrung in interdisziplinären Teams neu aufgebaut.

  • Prototyping
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Kenntnisse in der Erstellung interaktiver Klickprototypen und Low-/High-Fidelity-Mockups werden durch Praxisprojekte und Fachkurse an Hochschulen oder Designakademien neu aufgebaut.

  • Storytelling
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Kenntnisse in narrativer Gestaltung von Designpräsentationen und User-Journeys werden durch Praxiserfahrung und ergänzende Kurse in Kommunikation und Designpräsentation neu aufgebaut.

  • User Experience Design
    1 option

    • Studium
      Description from the dataset

      Berufsbegleitender Studiengang oder anerkannter Hochschullehrgang UX/Human-Computer Interaction; Kenntnisse in nutzerzentrierten Designmethoden, Usability-Testing und Designprozessen werden neu aufgebaut.

  • Visual Design
    1 option

    • Studium
      Description from the dataset

      Studiengang oder Hochschulzertifikat Kommunikationsdesign oder Mediengestaltung; Grundlagen in Typografie, Farbtheorie, Layout und visueller Hierarchie werden neu aufgebaut.

  • Wireframing
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Kenntnisse in der Erstellung struktureller Seitengerüste (Wireframes) für digitale Produkte werden durch Praxisprojekte und begleitende Fachliteratur oder Hochschulkurse neu aufgebaut.

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• Full Stack Entwickler

  IT & Data

  Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-06-14

  Derivation

  What you bring: Excel (Advanced), Python, software_development, SQL, Technische Dokumentation, Frontend Testing, web_development

  What is still missing: Data Analytics, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, React

  According to the dataset: qualification paths

  Show qualification routes (5)

  • Data Analytics
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Grundkenntnisse der Datenanalyse für Fullstack-Kontexte (z.B. Datenbankauswertungen, Nutzungsstatistiken) werden durch praxisnahe Projektarbeit erworben. SQL ist bereits vorhanden und übertragbar; weitergehende analytische Methoden werden neu aufgebaut.

  • Java
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Java-Kenntnisse werden durch Selbststudium und Projektpraxis aufgebaut. Die vorhandene Softwareentwicklungs-Kompetenz ist übertragbar und erleichtert den Sprachumstieg. Wird neu aufgebaut.

  • JavaScript
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      JavaScript und zugehörige Ökosystemkenntnisse werden durch eigenständige Web-Projekte und begleitende Hochschul- oder Weiterbildungskurse erworben. Webentwicklungsgrundlagen sind bereits vorhanden und übertragbar; moderne JS-Frameworks und -Konzepte werden neu aufgebaut.

  • Node.js
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Node.js-Kenntnisse (serverseitige JavaScript-Laufzeitumgebung, API-Entwicklung) werden durch Projektarbeit und Selbststudium aufgebaut. JavaScript muss parallel als Fundament erworben werden. Wird neu aufgebaut.

  • React
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      React-Kenntnisse (komponentenbasierte UI-Entwicklung) werden durch eigenständige Projekte und Praxiserfahrung erworben. Webentwicklungs-Grundlagen sind bereits vorhanden und übertragbar; die React-spezifische Entwicklungsweise wird neu aufgebaut.

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Further paths have not been researched reliably yet.

Where else you can go

Routes many people do not think of straight away. Every statement names source and date; what is missing reads “not documented yet”.

• IT specialist for application development (apprenticeship or retraining)

  You plan and build software and implement algorithms. The final exam covers planning and delivering a software project, planning a software product and algorithms.

  Why you fit

  Programming and database basics from your assistant training can ease your start. The occupation gives you a nationally regulated chamber qualification.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Recognised training occupation under the IT specialist ordinance (§ 1 FIAusbV, § 4(1) BBiG), specialisation application development with exam part 2 under §§ 10 to 17 FIAusbV.

  Source: FIAusbV, table of contents and § 1 · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  The training lasts three years.

  Source: § 2 FIAusbV · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  not documented yet

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Particulars

  On joint application by trainee and employer, the competent body shortens the training if the goal can be reached in less time.

  Source: § 8(1) BBiG · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Your next step: Ask your IHK about shortening and about apprenticeship or retraining places.

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• IT specialist for systems integration

  You design and administer IT systems and develop networks. The exam covers a systems integration project, designing and administering IT systems, and analysing and developing networks.

  Why you fit

  If you worked with computers and networks in your training, you can deepen that here. The route leads from media to the systems side of IT.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Recognised training occupation under the IT specialist ordinance, specialisation systems integration with exam part 2 under §§ 18 to 25 FIAusbV.

  Source: FIAusbV, table of contents · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  The training lasts three years.

  Source: § 2 FIAusbV · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  not documented yet

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Compare the exam areas of this specialisation with your interests and talk to your IHK.

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• IT specialist for data and process analysis

  You analyse data and business processes and safeguard data quality. The exam covers a data analysis project, a process analysis and ensuring data quality.

  Why you fit

  Database and programming basics from your training help you start working with data.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Recognised training occupation under the IT specialist ordinance, specialisation data and process analysis with exam part 2 under §§ 26 to 33 FIAusbV.

  Source: FIAusbV, table of contents · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  The training lasts three years.

  Source: § 2 FIAusbV · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  not documented yet

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Ask employers and the IHK who trains or retrains in this specialisation in your region.

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• Certified professional specialist for software development (IHK)

  You plan, develop, implement and evaluate software solutions. The qualification belongs to the chambers' higher vocational education.

  Why you fit

  You build on IT knowledge and work experience and prove it with a nationally regulated qualification.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Exam under SEFPrV (§ 2): IT training occupation; or other training occupation plus one year of experience; or 60 ECTS plus two years of experience; or four years of work experience. Comparable competence can also count (§ 2(3)).

  Source: § 2 SEFPrV · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  not documented yet

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  Qualifications under §§ 53 to 53d BBiG are eligible for funding under the AFBG (Aufstiegs-BAföG); the competent office clarifies conditions and amount.

  Source: § 2(1) AFBG · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Submit the admission application to your IHK before you book a preparation course.

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• Bachelor Professional in IT (IHK)

  You take on technical responsibility in IT projects and teams. The qualification is an advanced chamber course under § 53c BBiG.

  Why you fit

  With IT work experience this is the advancement route without a degree.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Exam under BAProITFPrV (§ 2): IT training occupation; IT professional specialist; other training occupation plus one year of experience; 90 ECTS plus two years of experience; or five years of work experience.

  Source: § 2 BAProITFPrV · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  not documented yet

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  Qualifications under §§ 53 to 53d BBiG are eligible for funding under the AFBG (Aufstiegs-BAföG); the competent office clarifies conditions and amount.

  Source: § 2(1) AFBG · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Particulars

  According to IHK Region Stuttgart, the professional specialist exam is not an admission requirement but is credited.

  Source: IHK Region Stuttgart, IT professional specialists · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Your next step: Have your IHK clarify your admission and plan work experience if you are short on years.

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• State-certified technician in IT (technical school)

  You take on technical specialist and lead tasks in information technology. The technical school provides in-depth technical training for this.

  Why you fit

  It is a school-based advancement with IT work experience that stays close to the technology.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  In Bavaria, technical schools offer the title "staatlich geprüfter Techniker", including in computer engineering (Informatiktechnik); a completed relevant vocational training, as a rule followed by relevant work, is required. This applies in Bavaria; other states regulate it separately.

  Source: Bayernportal, Fachschulen · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  In Bavaria, technical schools take about two years full-time.

  Source: Bayernportal, Fachschulen · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  Equivalent qualifications under state law are eligible for funding under the AFBG; the competent office clarifies whether your school is funded.

  Source: § 2(1) AFBG · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Particulars

  According to the Bayernportal, at technical colleges (Fachschulen) in Bavaria you can acquire the Fachhochschulreife through a supplementary exam; ask your technical school whether it offers this. This applies in Bavaria.

  Source: Bayernportal, Fachschulen · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Your next step: Ask the technical school in your state about admission and recognition of your qualification.

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• Bachelor's degree in media informatics

  You build apps, design websites and write complex software. The degree combines programming with design and media technology.

  Why you fit

  It continues your media informatics training academically. With a Fachhochschulreife or vocational qualification you may be admitted.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Example: Bachelor of Science Media Informatics Online at TH Lübeck, starting in the winter semester, with specialisations in informatics and software development, digital media and IT security. Other universities set their own rules.

  Source: TH Lübeck, Medieninformatik Online (B.Sc.) · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  not documented yet

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  not documented yet

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Particulars

  Admission with Abitur, Fachhochschulreife or a special vocational qualification, with no admission restriction. The degree is fully online, also part-time.

  Source: TH Lübeck, Medieninformatik Online (B.Sc.) · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Your next step: Check the admission rules of your chosen university and clarify your entrance qualification.

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• Trainer and instructor in IT education (trainer aptitude)

  You plan, deliver and conclude training. In IT this means guiding apprentices or retrainees.

  Why you fit

  With IT expertise and the trainer aptitude certificate you can move into education and training at companies and training providers.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  IHK trainer aptitude exam under the AEVO, structured in four fields of action; the exam has no formal admission requirements and can be repeated if failed.

  Source: IHK, Ausbilderschein AEVO · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  not documented yet

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  not documented yet

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Register for the trainer aptitude exam with the IHK and talk to training providers about roles.

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