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Datenschutzbeauftragter

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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.

Median per month (gross)

€6,204

Range per month (25% to 75%)

€5,554 – €6,934

  • Region: Germany
  • Applies to the occupational group KldB 73183 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

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.

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BMAS collective agreement register

Career: possible moves

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

  • Compliance Manager/in

    Recht, Governance & Compliance

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Derivation

    What you bring: Dokumentation, GDPR, communication, Konzeption, Regulatorisches Denken

    What is still missing: Anti-Korruption & Wirtschaftsstrafrecht, Methodik

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (3)
    • Anti-Korruption & Wirtschaftsstrafrecht
      1 option
      • Fachseminar / Rechtliche Weiterbildung
        Description from the dataset

        Grundlagen des Wirtschaftsstrafrechts, Anti-Korruptions-Regelwerke (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, StGB) und Präventionsmaßnahmen werden in juristischen Fachseminaren (Berufsverband oder Hochschule) neu aufgebaut; wird neu erworben, keine direkte Vorerfahrung aus dem Datenschutzbereich übertragbar.

    • Breites Compliance-Framework
      1 option
      • Weiterbildung / Zertifikatslehrgang
        Description from the dataset

        Compliance-Management-Systeme nach ISO 37301 und anerkannte Prüfungsstandards werden in einem Compliance-Officer-Lehrgang (IHK, Berufsverband oder Hochschule) neu aufgebaut; DSGVO-Expertise und regulatorisches Denken (bereits vorhanden) schaffen eine sehr gute Anschlussfähigkeit.

    • Audit-Methodik (breit)
      1 option
      • IHK-Weiterbildung / Fachseminar
        Description from the dataset

        Audit-Planung, Durchführung und Berichterstattung über den Datenschutz hinaus werden in einem Audit-/Compliance-Seminar (IHK oder Berufsverband) neu aufgebaut; Dokumentations- und Audit-Trail-Erfahrung (bereits vorhanden) ist direkt übertragbar.

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  • HR Business Partner

    HR & People

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Derivation

    What you bring: labour legislation, Dokumentation, communication, Richtlinien-Know-How

    What is still missing: Employee Experience, HR-Systeme, Onboarding, Personalentwicklung

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (4)
    • Employee Experience
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Employee Experience als strategisches Konzept (Mitarbeiterreise, Touchpoint-Analyse, Engagement-Maßnahmen) wird überwiegend on-the-job und durch interne HR-Projekte aufgebaut. Kommunikations- und Richtlinienkompetenz sind bereits vorhanden und unterstützen das strukturierte Vorgehen; das anwendungsorientierte Verständnis von Employee-Experience-Methoden wird neu aufgebaut, etwa durch Hospitanz in operativen HR-Einheiten oder begleitende Fachliteratur.

    • HR-Systeme
      1 option
      • IHK-Zertifikatslehrgang
        Description from the dataset

        Einführungslehrgang in gängige HR-Software (Personalverwaltung, Zeiterfassung, Bewerbermanagement). Angeboten an IHK-Bildungszentren und Fachschulen. Dokumentations- und Kommunikationskompetenz sind bereits vorhanden; die Bedienung der Systeme wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Recruiting & Onboarding
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        wird durch aktive Mitwirkung an Bewerbungsverfahren und Einarbeitungsprozessen neu aufgebaut; Erfahrung in Dokumentation & Prozessdesign (bereits vorhanden) erleichtert die Strukturierung von Onboarding-Abläufen

    • HR-Strategie & Personalentwicklung
      1 option
      • Weiterbildung
        Description from the dataset

        Personalfachkaufmann/-frau (IHK) oder vergleichbarer Zertifikatslehrgang zu Personalstrategie und -entwicklung — berufsbegleitend, ca. 1–2 Jahre; baut nicht auf vorhandenen Datenschutz-Skills auf, muss neu erworben werden

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  • Systemadministrator

    IT & Data

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Derivation

    What you bring: Datenschutzrecht, Risikoanalyse, M365 Security, Technisches Verständnis IT-Systeme

    What is still missing: IT-Security, Netzwerke (DNS, DHCP, VPN), Virtualisierung, Windows

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (4)
    • IT-Security operativ (Firewalls, IDS/IPS)
      1 option
      • Zertifizierung
        Description from the dataset

        herstellerneutrale Informationssicherheits-Zertifizierung mit operativem Fokus (Firewalls, Intrusion Detection) — Datensicherheits-Grundlagen & TOM (bereits vorhanden) schaffen konzeptionellen Anschluss; operative Konfiguration muss neu aufgebaut werden

    • Netzwerktechnik (DNS, DHCP, VPN)
      1 option
      • Zertifizierung
        Description from the dataset

        anerkannte Netzwerktechnik-Zertifizierung (herstellerneutral) — Grundlagen bis mittleres Niveau, Selbststudium plus Prüfung; technisches Verständnis für IT-Systeme (bereits vorhanden) erleichtert den Einstieg

    • Virtualisierung & Cloud
      1 option
      • Zertifizierung
        Description from the dataset

        anerkannte Cloud-Administrator-Zertifizierung oder Virtualisierungs-Zertifizierung (herstellerneutral oder beim jeweiligen Cloud-Anbieter) — Selbststudium plus Prüfung, wenige Monate; muss neu aufgebaut werden

    • Windows/Linux-Server-Administration
      1 option
      • Zertifizierung
        Description from the dataset

        anerkannte Systemadministrator-Zertifizierung (herstellerneutral oder betriebssystemspezifisch) — Selbststudium, Praxislabore und Prüfung, ca. wenige Monate; baut nicht auf vorhandenen DSGVO-Skills auf, muss neu erworben werden

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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”.

  • Information security officer (ISO)

    You build and run an information security management system (ISMS). You report to management and support staff in secure processes.

    Why you fit

    From data protection you bring privacy law, risk analysis, training experience and work with IT departments. You mainly lack ISMS methods and IT security concepts.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Certificate course “Informationssicherheitsbeauftragte/r (IHK)” with an IHK certificate and the BSI certificate “IT-Grundschutz-Praktiker”. It ends with an online exam.

    Source: IHK Düsseldorf, ISB certificate course · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Look at the IHK course content list and compare it with your technical knowledge.

  • Compliance officer (IHK)

    You set up a compliance management system, analyse risks and develop a code of conduct. You run audits and internal investigations and handle compliance incidents.

    Why you fit

    You know regulatory thinking, documentation, audit trails and training concepts. New to you are the broad compliance framework, anti-corruption and compliance culture.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Course “Compliance Officer IHK (m/w/d)” in live-online format. Content: setting up a compliance management system, risk analysis, code of conduct, audits and internal investigations.

    Source: IHK Nordschwarzwald, Compliance Officer course · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Ask your IHK about duration, prerequisites and exam format of the compliance officer course.

  • Money laundering reporting officer

    In an obliged company you are responsible for compliance with anti-money-laundering rules. You report to management and communicate with the supervisory authority.

    Why you fit

    You know officer roles, supervisory-authority communication, documentation and training. The role resembles the data protection officer, but the field is different.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    Certain obliged entities must appoint a money laundering reporting officer at management level and a deputy. The appointment must be notified to the supervisory authority in advance. It must be revoked on request if the person lacks the required qualification or reliability.

    Source: § 7 GwG · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Check whether your employer is an obliged entity under § 7 GwG and who holds the role.

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  • IT-Grundschutz consultant (BSI)

    You advise authorities and companies on introducing an ISMS and on security concepts. You help select and implement measures and prepare ISO 27001 audits based on IT-Grundschutz.

    Why you fit

    Data protection and information security share risk analysis, technical and organisational measures and documentation. Consulting experience counts here.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Two stages: basic training with an exam for IT-Grundschutz-Praktiker, then advanced training, an application to the BSI and the BSI exam for IT-Grundschutz-Berater. Further admission requirements are set out in the “Programm IT-Grundschutz-Berater”.

    Source: BSI, certification as IT-Grundschutz consultant · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Read the BSI programme “IT-Grundschutz-Berater” and match your project experience against the evidence required.

  • Internal reporting office (whistleblower protection)

    You receive reports of legal violations internally and handle them independently. You may take on other tasks as long as they cause no conflict of interest.

    Why you fit

    You know confidentiality, handling sensitive data and independence from management from data protection. Your employer must ensure the necessary expertise.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    Persons running an internal reporting office must be independent in their work. Other tasks are allowed if they do not lead to conflicts of interest. Employers ensure that the officers have the necessary expertise.

    Source: § 15 HinSchG · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Ask your employer who staffs the internal reporting office and whether the role fits your job.

  • Company AI officer (IHK)

    You support AI use in the company on legal and organisational matters. You assess risks and document measures for staff AI literacy.

    Why you fit

    The course names data protection and compliance officers as a target group. GDPR knowledge is a base for the AI Regulation.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Online IHK certificate course with seven modules from AI basics through law and compliance to governance. It ends with an IHK certificate test and a project.

    Source: IHK Aachen, AI officer certificate course · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Duration
    About 53 teaching hours in seven modules, held as live online webinars from 5 to 8 pm.

    Source: IHK Aachen, AI officer certificate course · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Check whether AI systems already run in your company and who is responsible for them.

  • Information law (LL.M.), part-time

    You study IT contract law, internet law, telecommunications law and intellectual property law. Electives include data protection law, AI law and cybersecurity law.

    Why you fit

    If you want to deepen the law behind data protection, a part-time master's is one route. You learn mostly online.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Master of Laws, mostly online with a few workshops, electives in data protection law, AI law and cybersecurity law, master's thesis.

    Source: University of Oldenburg, LL.M. Information Law · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Duration
    90 credit points in four semesters including the thesis; an individual study pace is common.

    Source: University of Oldenburg, LL.M. Information Law · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Request the study documents and check whether your degree and work experience meet the entry requirements.

  • Specialist lawyer for IT law (Fachanwalt)

    You advise and represent clients in IT law. For this you prove cases from the specialist field.

    Why you fit

    If you are a fully qualified lawyer working in data protection, the Fachanwalt title formally confirms your profile.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    You must prove practical cases from the areas of § 14k nos. 1 and 2 FAO and from one further area of § 14k FAO. Some of the cases must be formal proceedings.

    Source: RAK München, specialist fields (§§ 5, 14k FAO) · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Ask your bar association whether you can meet the requirements for the application.

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