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DV-Controller/in

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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)

€6,611

Range per month (25% to 75%)

€5,234 – €7,964

  • Region: Germany
  • Applies to the occupational group KldB 72234 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.

  • Customer Success Manager

    Sales & Customer

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: extrem

    Derivation

    What you bring: Controlling, KPI-Tracking, Stakeholder-Management

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

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

        Kundenmanagement-Kompetenz wird neu aufgebaut – durch direkte Kundenkontaktarbeit, Begleitung erfahrener Kollegen und systematisches Feedback aus Kundengesprächen.

    • Kundenkommunikation
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Kommunikative Kompetenz im Kundenkontakt wird neu aufgebaut – durch Übernahme von Kundengesprächen und gezieltes Coaching durch erfahrene Teammitglieder.

    • Service Operations
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Service-Betriebskenntnisse werden neu aufgebaut – durch Einarbeitung in Support-Workflows, Eskalationsprozesse und interne Service-Richtlinien.

    • Upselling
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Upselling-Kompetenz wird neu aufgebaut – durch Begleitung von Account-Management-Gesprächen und schrittweise eigenverantwortliche Übernahme von Erweiterungsangeboten.

    Check this switch
  • Logistikleiter

    Logistik, Industrie & Produktion

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    Derivation

    What you bring: Budget, Controlling, KPI-Tracking, Stakeholder-Management

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

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

        Kenntnisse im Bestandsmanagement werden neu aufgebaut – durch Einarbeitung in Lagerverwaltungssysteme und operative Mitarbeit in Lager- und Logistikprozessen.

    • Prozessmanagement
      1 option
      • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
        Description from the dataset

        Lehrgang zu Prozessmanagement-Methoden bei IHK oder Fachschule – vermittelt Prozessmodellierung, Optimierungsansätze und kennzahlenbasierte Steuerung.

    • Sales Operations
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Sales-Operations-Kenntnisse werden neu aufgebaut – durch Zusammenarbeit mit Vertriebsteams und Einarbeitung in Vertriebsprozesse sowie CRM-Systeme.

    • Transportmanagement
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Transportmanagement-Wissen wird neu aufgebaut – durch Einarbeitung in Speditions- und Transportprozesse, Frachtrecht-Grundlagen und operative Logistikaufgaben.

    Check this switch

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 Controller (IHK exam)

    You steer planning, reporting and key figures on your own and advise management. The exam is a nationwide advanced vocational qualification.

    Why you fit

    Your experience in controlling, reporting and key figures from the IT environment covers the tested areas. The qualification makes it formally verifiable.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The IHK holds the exam as „Geprüfter Controller“; preparation courses are offered by external providers. Entry: a completed three-year commercial or administrative training occupation plus relevant work experience. Legal basis from 01.10.2020.

    Source: IHK Frankfurt am Main, Fortbildungsprüfung Controller/-in · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    Preparation courses for publicly regulated exams under the Vocational Training Act can be funded under the AFBG if they meet the requirements on scope and suitability. Ask the course provider whether the course meets these requirements.

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

    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    Five areas are examined: controlling tools, corporate planning and monitoring, reporting and information systems, solution development, and leadership and advisory tasks. A project paper is part of the exam.

    Source: §§ 1, 3 ContrPrV · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Ask your IHK about admission to the Controller exam and compare courses.

  • Certified Accountant (Bachelor Professional)

    You prepare annual financial statements under national law, evaluate figures and run accounting. This includes tax law and a comparison with IFRS.

    Why you fit

    If you want to move from cost accounting to financial statements and accounting, the qualification builds on your finance practice. It opens leadership roles in accounting.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Admission under the 2020 regulation: passed three-year commercial or administrative training, or a Fachwirt or Fachkaufmann qualification, Staatlich geprüfte/r Betriebswirt/in or an economics degree with at least one year of practice, or at least five years of practice. The practice must be mainly in business finance and accounting.

    Source: § 3 BibuBAProFPrV · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    Preparation courses for publicly regulated exams under the Vocational Training Act can be funded under the AFBG if they meet the requirements on scope and suitability.

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

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Apply to your IHK for admission before you book a preparation course.

  • Certified Business Specialist (Wirtschaftsfachwirt, IHK)

    You take on responsible to leading tasks as a commercial generalist. You plan and run business processes and projects.

    Why you fit

    It widens your controlling experience to law, leadership and business processes. It is also an entry step to the Betriebswirt.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Two partial exams: business-related and action-specific qualifications. Entry via commercial training or work experience. The qualification sits at DQR level 6, equivalent to a bachelor's degree.

    Source: IHK Aachen, Geprüfter Wirtschaftsfachwirt · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    Preparation courses for publicly regulated exams under the Vocational Training Act can be funded under the AFBG if they meet the requirements on scope and suitability.

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

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Ask your IHK which work experience counts for admission.

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  • Certified Business Manager (Master Professional)

    You take on leadership and management tasks based on an advanced vocational qualification at master level. It is aimed at professionals at Fachwirt level.

    Why you fit

    With controlling experience and a Fachwirt or degree you can move up to management functions. You can do it alongside work.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Entry: passed Fachwirt, Fachkaufmann or comparable commercial further-training exam, or Geprüfter Kaufmännischer Fachwirt under the HwO; alternatively a commercial Fachschule or an economics degree, each with at least one year of work experience afterwards. Exceptionally, credibly shown comparable competence is enough.

    Source: § 3 GepBetrWMAProBusManFV · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    Preparation courses for publicly regulated exams under the Vocational Training Act can be funded under the AFBG if they meet the requirements on scope and suitability.

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

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Check § 3 of the regulation to see which proof applies to you, and ask your IHK.

  • Part-time MBA in Controlling (University of Regensburg)

    You deepen controlling and management in a degree programme and finish with a master's thesis. Teaching and seminars run in blocks.

    Why you fit

    With a bachelor's degree and controlling practice you can advance to master level without leaving your job.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The hybrid MBA Controlling can be combined with work: block sessions, later blocks online. Entry: bachelor's or diploma plus an aptitude procedure. Starts only in the summer semester.

    Source: Universität Regensburg, MBA Controlling · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Read the fee regulations and application deadlines on the programme page.

  • Master's in Management Information Systems (University of Bremen)

    You combine business administration and computer science and deepen Management Information Systems topics. Graduates can enter work or pursue a doctorate.

    Why you fit

    As a DV controller you know IT and figures. The master deepens that interface academically.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Consecutive M.Sc. Entry: bachelor's or comparable degree in business informatics, computer science, business administration, economics, digital media or industrial engineering. Applications are online.

    Source: Universität Bremen, Management Information Systems · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Check whether your bachelor's subject is on the entry list and look at the application documents.

  • Tax Adviser (Steuerberater/in)

    You advise on tax matters and represent clients before the tax authorities. The state tax adviser exam is required.

    Why you fit

    If you like tax topics, the exam complements your controlling knowledge. A Bilanzbuchhalter qualification shortens the practice period on the commercial route.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Admission under § 36 StBerG: economics degree plus two or three years of practice (depending on standard study period). Or commercial training plus eight years, six with Bilanzbuchhalter or Steuerfachwirt. The work must cover at least 16 hours a week and concern taxes administered by tax authorities.

    Source: § 36 StBerG · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Ask your tax adviser chamber whether your tax practice is recognised.

  • Public Auditor (Wirtschaftsprüfer/in)

    You audit annual financial statements and value companies. Access runs through the exam, a degree and audit practice.

    Why you fit

    With accounting and controlling knowledge you bring a base. The exam also requires audit experience.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Entry: completed university degree (no specific subject), documented practice including work on statutory audits, application to the Wirtschaftsprüferkammer. The exam is written and oral. If you passed the tax adviser exam, the tax law part is waived.

    Source: Wirtschaftsprüferkammer, Berufszugang · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Read the WPK page on professional access to see how you prove audit activity.

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