Betriebswirt/Betriebswirtin (BA) - Industrie

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 71303 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

More about this figure

Minimum rates are not actual salaries and are listed in the pay scale section.

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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

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.

• Operations Manager

  Management & Strategie

  Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

  Rating: schwer

  about 18 months

  Derivation

  What you bring: Logistikleitung, Prozessmanagement

  What is still missing: Controlling, KPI-Tracking, Order Management, Strategic Finance, Team Leadership

  According to the dataset: qualification paths

  Show qualification routes (5)

  • Controlling
    1 option

    • IHK-Zertifikatslehrgang
      Description from the dataset

      Betriebliches Controlling (Kostenrechnung, Budgetplanung, Management-Reporting) wird in IHK-Zertifikatslehrgängen oder Betriebswirtschafts-Weiterbildungen an Fachschulen vertieft; wird neu aufgebaut.

  • KPI-Tracking und Performance-Steuerung
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Systematische Erhebung und Auswertung von Leistungskennzahlen im Operations-Kontext wird durch Berufspraxis entwickelt. Weiterbildungen zu Controlling und Business Intelligence bei IHK oder Fachschule ergänzen die praktische Erfahrung; wird neu aufgebaut.

  • Auftragsmanagement
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Auftragssteuerung und -verfolgung im Operations-Kontext werden on-the-job aufgebaut. ERP-Schulungen und interne Prozesseinführungen strukturieren den Einstieg; wird neu aufgebaut.

  • Strategische Finanzplanung
    1 option

    • Studium
      Description from the dataset

      Strategische Finanzplanung wird in betriebswirtschaftlichen Studiengängen oder Fachwirt-Weiterbildungen an Fachschulen vertieft. IHK-Finanzlehrgänge bieten kompakte Grundlagen; wird neu aufgebaut.

  • Teamführung
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Teamführung und Mitarbeiterentwicklung werden durch zunehmende Führungsverantwortung on-the-job aufgebaut. Führungskräfteprogramme an IHK, Hochschulen oder Berufsverbänden strukturieren den Einstieg; wird neu aufgebaut.

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• Abteilungsleiter

  Management & Strategie

  Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

  Rating: schwer

  about 24 months

  Derivation

  What you bring: data warehouse, machine_operation, production_planning

  What is still missing: KPI-Tracking, Partner Communication, Product Management, Talent Management, Team Leadership

  According to the dataset: qualification paths

  Show qualification routes (5)

  • KPI-Tracking
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      KPI-Tracking-Kompetenz wird neu aufgebaut durch praktische Arbeit mit Controlling-Dashboards und Berichtswesen sowie Weiterbildungsangebote zu datengesteuerter Unternehmensführung an IHK oder Hochschule.

  • Partnerkommunikation
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Partnerkommunikation wird neu aufgebaut durch bewusste Übernahme von Vermittler- und Koordinationsrollen in Abteilungs- und Schnittstellenprojekten sowie Kommunikations- und Verhandlungstrainings über Kammern oder Berufsverbände.

  • Produktmanagement
    1 option

    • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
      Description from the dataset

      Zertifikatslehrgang Produktmanagement an IHK oder Hochschule ergänzt die betriebswirtschaftliche Basis um Methoden der Produktplanung, Marktbeobachtung und Produktportfolio-Steuerung.

  • Talent Management
    1 option

    • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
      Description from the dataset

      IHK-Zertifikatslehrgang Personalentwicklung oder Talent Management vermittelt Grundlagen der Mitarbeiterförderung, Nachfolgeplanung und Kompetenzentwicklung. Berufsbegleitende Formate lassen sich gut mit Führungsaufgaben verbinden.

  • Teamführung
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Teamführungskompetenz wird neu aufgebaut durch schrittweise Übernahme von Führungsverantwortung sowie Führungstrainings an IHK, Fachschulen oder Hochschulen. Ergänzend empfehlen sich Mentoring- oder Coaching-Angebote bei akkreditierten Trägern.

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• Unternehmensberater

  Management & Strategie

  Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

  Rating: schwer

  about 24 months

  Derivation

  What you bring: data warehouse, machine_operation, production_planning

  What is still missing: KPI-Tracking, Partner Communication, Product Management, Talent Management, Team Leadership

  According to the dataset: qualification paths

  Show qualification routes (1)

  • Beratungsmethodik und analytische Frameworks(required)
    1 option

    • CMC (Certified Management Consultant), 6 Monate, BDU
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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”.

• Certified Business Manager (IHK), Master Professional

  You set a company's business goals and put them into practice. You take on management and leadership tasks on your own responsibility.

  Why you fit

  With your business degree and industrial work experience you meet the basis for admission, provided the IHK recognises your degree.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Exam as Certified Business Manager under the BBiG (Master Professional in Businessmanagement, DQR level 7): written, oral and a project paper. Admission includes a business degree plus at least one year of relevant work experience afterwards.

  Source: IHK Nord Westfalen, Geprüfter Betriebswirt · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  As a rule this advancement level requires a learning volume of at least 1,600 hours; the provider sets the course length.

  Source: § 53d BBiG · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  Aufstiegs-BAföG covers course and exam fees up to 15,000 euros; 50 % is a grant, the rest a KfW loan. Your course provider can tell you whether your course qualifies.

  Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG, Wie wird gefördert · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Submit an admission application to your IHK and ask whether your degree is recognised.

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• Certified Controller (IHK)

  You monitor budgets and costs and plan strategically. You provide company figures as a basis for operational and tactical decisions.

  Why you fit

  Cost accounting and a feel for numbers from your studies and industrial practice are the basis of the exam fields, such as cost accounting, planning and reporting.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Exam as Certified Controller (DQR level 6): four written exams, a project paper and an oral exam. Admission includes a business-related degree (also Berufsakademie) plus relevant work experience.

  Source: IHK Köln, Geprüfte Controller · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  not documented yet

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  Aufstiegs-BAföG covers course and exam fees up to 15,000 euros; 50 % is a grant, the rest a KfW loan. Your course provider can tell you whether your course qualifies.

  Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG, Wie wird gefördert · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Have your IHK check your admission and read the framework plan before you book a course.

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• Certified Purchasing Specialist (IHK)

  You work out the material needs of production, procure material and make it available on time. You plan and control purchasing, delivery dates and warehouse economics.

  Why you fit

  You know production planning and supply chains from industry. These are the contents of this exam.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Exam as Fachwirt für Einkauf (Bachelor Professional in Procurement, DQR level 6): two written situational tasks, then a presentation and a technical discussion. The qualification also satisfies admission to the Certified Business Manager.

  Source: IHK Nord Westfalen, Fachwirt für Einkauf · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  not documented yet

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  Aufstiegs-BAföG covers course and exam fees up to 15,000 euros; 50 % is a grant, the rest a KfW loan. Your course provider can tell you whether your course qualifies.

  Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG, Wie wird gefördert · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Particulars

  Graduates are exempt from the written part of the trainer aptitude exam.

  Source: IHK Nord Westfalen, Fachwirt für Einkauf · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Your next step: Submit the admission application to your IHK and compare course providers.

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• Certified Logistics Systems Specialist (IHK)

  You design and improve a complete cross-functional business process in logistics. You advise customers, analyse requirements and coordinate implementation.

  Why you fit

  You know supply chains and process management from industry. That puts you at the interface with logistics.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Exam as Fachwirt für Logistiksysteme (Bachelor Professional in Logistiksysteme) with a written part plus presentation and technical discussion. Admission follows § 53c BBiG; a related degree plus work experience may also suffice.

  Source: IHK Hannover, Fachwirt für Logistiksysteme · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  not documented yet

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  Aufstiegs-BAföG covers course and exam fees up to 15,000 euros; 50 % is a grant, the rest a KfW loan. Your course provider can tell you whether your course qualifies.

  Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG, Wie wird gefördert · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Have your admission checked through the IHK Fortbildungsinformationscenter.

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• Certified Accountant (IHK)

  You collect key figures from financial and cost accounting and advise management. You handle annual accounts, tax law, cost accounting, financing and planning.

  Why you fit

  Your business knowledge covers accounting and cost accounting. The qualification opens the way into finance and accounting.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Exam as Bilanzbuchhalter (Bachelor Professional in Bilanzbuchhaltung, DQR level 6): written on a company situation, then presentation and technical discussion. The qualification also satisfies admission to the Certified Business Manager.

  Source: IHK Bremen, Bilanzbuchhalter · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Duration

  As a rule the learning volume is at least 1,200 hours.

  Source: IHK Bremen, Bilanzbuchhalter · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  Aufstiegs-BAföG covers course and exam fees up to 15,000 euros; 50 % is a grant, the rest a KfW loan. Your course provider can tell you whether your course qualifies.

  Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG, Wie wird gefördert · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Have your admission checked by your IHK before you book a course.

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• Certified HR Specialist (IHK)

  You take on tasks in human resources, HR consulting, and personnel and organisation development. You do operational HR work and help shape HR policy, planning and marketing.

  Why you fit

  If you would rather work with people and organisation in an industrial company, this is an advancement route into HR work.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Exam as Personalfachkaufmann (DQR level 6): written in four fields of action, then a situation-based technical discussion. The practical experience must fit the exam functions.

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

  Duration

  not documented yet

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  Aufstiegs-BAföG covers course and exam fees up to 15,000 euros; 50 % is a grant, the rest a KfW loan. Your course provider can tell you whether your course qualifies.

  Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG, Wie wird gefördert · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

  Salary

  not documented yet

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

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• Dual Master (work-integrated) at DHBW CAS

  You study a continuing-education master with work and study phases while working for a dual partner. The master prepares you for specialist and leadership roles.

  Why you fit

  With a bachelor's degree and industrial work experience you can add a master. The degree may also come from a Berufsakademie.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Admission to the DHBW CAS Dual Master in Baden-Württemberg: bachelor's, diploma or comparable degree, also from a Berufsakademie, plus work experience or entry via the certificate programme. Experience from a dual bachelor's does not count.

  Source: DHBW CAS, Zulassung zum Dualen Master · 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: Ask your employer about the partnership and book an advisory meeting at DHBW CAS.

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