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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)

€5,469

Range per month (25% to 75%)

€4,343 – €6,864

  • Region: Germany
  • Applies to the occupational group KldB 84444 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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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.

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BMAS collective agreement register

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”.

  • Bachelor Professional in IT (chamber qualification)

    You coordinate IT projects, improve IT processes and lead staff. You also advise company management.

    Why you fit

    You bring your IT-operations and project experience into the specialisation and the IT project. The qualification is rated at bachelor level.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Four exam parts: technical specialisation, staff leadership, IT fields of action and an IT project with a technical discussion. The IT Berufsspezialist exam is credited.

    Source: IHK Region Stuttgart, Bachelor Professional in IT · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    The Bachelor Professional level is eligible for Aufstiegs-BAföG. The course must run with a certified provider.

    Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG (BMBFSFJ), Was wird gefördert · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    IHK Region Stuttgart only admits candidates with the subjects software development or systems integration and networking. Ask your own chamber which subjects it offers.

    Source: IHK Region Stuttgart · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Apply for admission at your chamber before you book a course.

  • Certified IT Berufsspezialist (chamber qualification)

    You work in an IT profile such as information security, IT consulting, software development or systems integration. The qualification prepares you for project responsibility and leadership tasks.

    Why you fit

    With your IT-operations practice you sharpen a technical profile and can add the Bachelor Professional later.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Written exams followed by an oral exam in one of four profiles. The chamber checks your admission before you register.

    Source: IHK Hannover, Berufsspezialist IT · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    The Geprüfter Berufsspezialist level is eligible for Aufstiegs-BAföG.

    Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG (BMBFSFJ), Was wird gefördert · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Have your chamber check your admission and choose a profile.

  • Administrative specialist (Verwaltungsfachwirt, Bavaria)

    You qualify for positions with requirements similar to those of the third qualification level for civil servants. The qualification ends with the Fachprüfung II.

    Why you fit

    If you work as an IT officer in an authority, this adds administrative skills to your IT experience for digitalisation and project lead roles.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The Verwaltungslehrgang II of the Bayerische Verwaltungsschule is taught part-time during working hours. It ends with the Fachprüfung II and the title Verwaltungsfachwirt/in. This applies in Bavaria.

    Source: Bayerische Verwaltungsschule, Verwaltungslehrgang II · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Ask your HR office about taking part in the course during working hours.

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  • Public Administration Informatics (B.A., dual study)

    You study computer science together with administrative, data-protection and IT law, e-government and project management. Practice takes place with an administration partner.

    Why you fit

    Your IT and administration knowledge suits this degree. The degree leads into senior case-handling and middle management.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Dual bachelor's degree at HWR Berlin with a study contract at a practice partner such as the State of Berlin. There are no tuition fees. This applies in Berlin.

    Source: HWR Berlin, Verwaltungsinformatik (dual) · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    Standard period of study: seven semesters.

    Source: HWR Berlin, Verwaltungsinformatik (dual) · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Apply to a practice partner; applications run only through them.

  • Data protection officer (chamber certificate)

    You advise on and monitor data protection compliance, such as GDPR and BDSG, the record of processing and impact assessments. You combine law and IT security.

    Why you fit

    As an IT officer you know systems, data flows and IT security and bring technical understanding to data protection.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Certificate course covering basics, data protection law, organisation, IT security and practice, live online. It ends with a final test and the chamber certificate.

    Source: IHK Bochum, Betrieblicher Datenschutzbeauftragter · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    Under section 38 BDSG, companies must appoint a data protection officer under certain conditions, for example above a minimum number of people continuously handling automated data processing.

    Source: § 38 BDSG · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Ask your employer whether an appointment under section 38 BDSG is due.

  • Project manager (chamber certificate)

    You plan, steer and close projects, including communication, risk and quality management. The course follows the standards of the Project Management Institute.

    Why you fit

    Your project experience from IT operations and administration becomes a recognised proof. The course suits the step into project management.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Live-online certificate course at IHK Düsseldorf with a written final test. The PMI's PMP exam is not part of the course.

    Source: IHK Düsseldorf, Projektleiter/-in (IHK) · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Compare dates at your chamber and raise cost coverage with your employer.

  • Trainer qualification (AEVO exam)

    You plan, run and conclude in-company training and support trainees. The exam proves your vocational-pedagogical aptitude.

    Why you fit

    If you already train colleagues, the AEVO is the entry to apprenticeship training and adult education.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The chamber exam has a theory part and a practical part with a presentation and technical discussion. It is based on the Ausbilder-Eignungsverordnung.

    Source: IHK Bodensee-Oberschwaben, Ausbildereignungsprüfung · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Find a preparation course and register for the exam at your chamber.

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