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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.

• Region: Germany
• Applies to the occupational group KldB 92424 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.

• Content Strategist

  Medien & Redaktion

  Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

  Rating: leicht

  about 8 months

  Derivation

  What you bring: Copywriting, journalistic_research, Partner Communication, Storytelling

  According to the dataset: qualification paths

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  • Analytics
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Nutzung von Web-Analyse-Tools zur Erfolgsmessung von Content wird durch praxisnahe Einarbeitung in gängige Analyse-Plattformen und begleitende Weiterbildungsangebote aufgebaut; wird neu aufgebaut.

  • Compliance
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Grundkenntnisse in rechtlichen Anforderungen an Content (Urheberrecht, Datenschutz, Impressumspflichten) werden durch Selbststudium und interne Schulungen aufgebaut; wird neu aufgebaut.

  • Datenanalyse
    1 option

    • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
      Description from the dataset

      Zertifikatslehrgang Datenanalyse und datenbasierte Entscheidungsfindung bei IHK oder Hochschule — Grundlagen Statistik, Datenvisualisierung und Ableitung von Content-Empfehlungen; wird neu aufgebaut.

  • Produktmanagement
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Überblick über Produktlebenszyklen und die Rolle von Content im Produktkontext wird durch Projektmitarbeit in crossfunktionalen Teams aufgebaut; wird neu aufgebaut.

  • Suchmaschinenoptimierung
    1 option

    • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
      Description from the dataset

      Zertifikatslehrgang Suchmaschinenoptimierung und Content-Strategie bei IHK oder Fachinstitut — technische SEO-Grundlagen, Keyword-Analyse, On-Page-Optimierung und Erfolgsmessung; wird neu aufgebaut.

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• Social Media Manager

  Marketing, Medien & Kreativ

  Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

  Rating: schwer

  about 12 months

  Derivation

  What you bring: Partner Communication, Präsentation, Storytelling

  What is still missing: Analytics, Content-Strategie, Performance Marketing, SEO

  According to the dataset: qualification paths

  Show qualification routes (4)

  • Analytics
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Auswertung von Reichweiten- und Engagement-Kennzahlen auf sozialen Plattformen wird durch Praxiseinsatz und Selbststudium anhand plattformeigener Hilferessourcen aufgebaut; wird neu aufgebaut.

  • Content-Strategie
    1 option

    • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
      Description from the dataset

      Zertifikatslehrgang Content-Strategie und Social-Media-Planung bei IHK oder Marketingakademie — Redaktionsplanung, Kanal-Auswahl, Zielgruppenanalyse und KPI-Steuerung; wird neu aufgebaut.

  • Performance Marketing
    1 option

    • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
      Description from the dataset

      Zertifikatslehrgang Performance Marketing und bezahlte Social-Media-Kampagnen bei IHK oder Fachinstitut für Digitalmarketing — Kampagnenplanung, Zielgruppendefinition und Erfolgskontrolle; wird neu aufgebaut.

  • Suchmaschinenoptimierung
    1 option

    • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
      Description from the dataset

      Zertifikatslehrgang SEO-Grundlagen für Social Media und Content-Kanäle bei IHK oder Digitalmarketing-Institut — Keyword-Strategie, Plattform-Algorithmen und organische Reichweite; wird neu aufgebaut.

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• Employer Branding Manager

  HR & People

  Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

  Rating: schwer

  about 15 months

  Derivation

  What you bring: Partner Communication, Präsentation, Storytelling

  According to the dataset: qualification paths

  Show qualification routes (5)

  • Candidate Experience
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Bewerberkommunikation und prozessuale Gestaltung der Candidate Journey werden neu aufgebaut. Kommunikationsstärke und Partner-Kommunikation sind bereits vorhanden und übertragbar. HR-Fachlehrgänge bei anerkannten Bildungseinrichtungen vertiefen das Thema praxisnah.

  • Employer Branding
    1 option

    • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
      Description from the dataset

      Lehrgang zu Arbeitgebermarkenführung (Positionierung, EVP-Entwicklung, Maßnahmen-Kommunikation) bei einem anerkannten Bildungsträger. Storytelling und Präsentationskompetenz sind bereits vorhanden und übertragbar; strategische Markenführung und HR-Marketing werden neu aufgebaut.

  • Investor Relations
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Investor-Relations-Kommunikation (Kapitalmarkt-Reporting, Stakeholder-Dialog mit Anteilseignern, regulatorische Pflichtpublizität) ist für die Rolle Employer Branding Manager nur randständig relevant. Sofern erforderlich, wird dieses Wissen durch betriebliche Einarbeitung neu aufgebaut; fachliche Vertiefung über Hochschulweiterbildung im Bereich Finanz- oder Unternehmenskommunikation möglich.

  • People Analytics
    1 option

    • Praxiserfahrung
      Description from the dataset

      Grundlagen der datengestützten Personalanalyse (HR-KPIs, Recruiting-Funnel-Metriken) werden neu aufgebaut. Begleitende Kurse zu HR-Analytics bei Hochschulen oder Fachschulen ermöglichen strukturierten Erwerb.

  • Recruiting
    1 option

    • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
      Description from the dataset

      Lehrgang zu Personalgewinnung (Stellenprofilierung, Auswahlverfahren, Interviewführung) bei einem anerkannten Bildungsträger oder einer Personalfachschule. 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”.

• Online editor course (IHK certificate)

  You plan and maintain content for blogs and websites in a content system. You watch search engines, online law and success measurement.

  Why you fit

  Your text skills and editorial planning carry over to online content. New are the content system, search engine optimisation and web analytics.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Course with six modules: legal basics of online editing, work in a content system, content planning and distribution in blogs, search engine optimisation, media in blogs (photo, video, audio) and success measurement. Certificate after a project paper with a blog strategy concept (about 40 pages), a ten-minute presentation and at least 80 % attendance. According to the provider no prior subject knowledge is needed.

  Source: IHK Nord Westfalen · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Duration

  80 hours, fully online, with a weekly expert chat.

  Source: IHK Nord Westfalen · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  not documented yet

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Check the current dates on the IHK page and register for the course.

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• Content manager course (IHK certificate)

  You develop a content strategy from audience to editorial plan. You steer channels, measure results and coordinate staff and agencies.

  Why you fit

  You bring editorial planning and text quality. The course description calls knowledge from an editorial setting ideal. New are channels such as search and newsletters, and measuring success.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Certificate course with content strategy, marketing channels, AI tools, success measurement and a practical project. Qualification: IHK certificate. First experience in online marketing or an editorial setting is ideal, but not mandatory.

  Source: IHK Köln · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Duration

  Eight-day workshop, live online. The date listed on the page, 15 Oct to 10 Nov 2026, has already started; the page lists no further dates.

  Source: IHK Köln · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  If you live in North Rhine-Westphalia you can apply for a Bildungsscheck (education voucher) under certain conditions. Solo self-employed people can apply for a quality check via the KOMPASS funding programme. The page does not state the exact conditions.

  Source: IHK Köln · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Decide which project of your own you will build the strategy on, and book the next date.

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• Social media manager course (IHK certificate)

  You plan content and campaigns for platforms, evaluate them and respect the law. You run channels for companies or associations.

  Why you fit

  The IHK names online editors explicitly as a target group. Your text work helps with posts and campaign concepts. New are platform logic and reporting.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Live online certificate course with content marketing, social media law, reputation management, social SEO and campaign planning. Final: presentation of your own campaign concept with a technical discussion. You need at least 80 % attendance of course time. No prior experience is required.

  Source: IHK Düsseldorf · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Duration

  56 teaching hours, dates from 12 Nov to 16 Dec 2026.

  Source: IHK Düsseldorf · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  Solo self-employed people can apply for ESF funding via KOMPASS in advance. In North Rhine-Westphalia the Bildungsscheck 2.0 may apply. IHK Düsseldorf is recognised for educational leave under the North Rhine-Westphalia employee training act.

  Source: IHK Düsseldorf · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Look at the date and ask your employer about educational leave if you work in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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• Employer branding course (IHK certificate)

  You develop employer messages for job ads, career site and internal communication. You work with HR and marketing.

  Why you fit

  Sharpening texts and wording messages is part of editing. New is HR, and the IHK asks for basic knowledge in HR or marketing.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Certificate course in four subject areas: from HR to employer branding, brand communication, planning and set-up, and introduction and rollout. Qualification: IHK certificate. Live online, 23 Nov to 18 Dec 2026.

  Source: IHK Köln · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Duration

  not documented yet

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  If you live in North Rhine-Westphalia you can apply for a Bildungsscheck under certain conditions. Solo self-employed people can apply for a KOMPASS quality check.

  Source: IHK Köln · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Ask IHK Köln whether your prior knowledge counts as basic knowledge.

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• Master's in book studies: publishing practice (LMU Munich)

  You deepen programme planning, law, economics and editing of the book market. Press, sales and marketing are included.

  Why you fit

  The degree joins editing, programme planning and business. That helps if you want to run a publishing programme.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Master of Arts with 120 ECTS. Admission requires a qualifying degree, practical work in the book trade and an aptitude procedure. Further practical phases in the book trade are required, at least two months of them in publishing.

  Source: LMU Munich · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Duration

  Four semesters.

  Source: LMU Munich · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  not documented yet

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Read the admission rules and the application deadlines for winter and summer semester.

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• Master's in journalism (LMU Munich, with the German School of Journalism)

  You learn text, audio and video journalism alongside communication science. Afterwards you work in newsrooms or press offices.

  Why you fit

  Your command of language and manuscripts gives you a head start. New are reporting and media practice and research methods.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Master's in cooperation with the German School of Journalism, with a compulsory internship at a media company and a thesis. Access: a degree from a programme of at least six semesters and a passed entrance exam of the school. Starts in winter semester only; you must request the application documents by 1 December.

  Source: LMU Munich · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Duration

  Four semesters.

  Source: LMU Munich · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  not documented yet

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Your next step: Check the application deadline and the school's entrance exam.

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• Media business specialist, print or digital (Bachelor Professional in Media, IHK)

  You steer media production and lead teams. This covers law, business management, costs and planning.

  Why you fit

  Editors who want to take charge of production processes and teams add business, law and leadership here.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Two-part further training exam. Part 1 is open with vocational training in the print and media industry, with other training plus one year of practice, or with four years of work experience. Part 2 requires Part 1 and one more year of practice; it includes a project and a professional discussion. Proof of vocational and work-pedagogy aptitude is due before the last exam part.

  Source: IHK Dresden · 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: Have your IHK clarify admission and compare course providers.

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• State-certified translator (Bavaria)

  You translate technical texts and documents. With the state exam you can be sworn in or publicly appointed.

  Why you fit

  Anyone who edits foreign-language manuscripts brings language and text confidence. New are the language pairs, terminology and the state exam.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  In Bavaria there is a state exam for translators and interpreters at the academies for languages and international communication. Examined yearly: English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Chinese; further languages as needed. The exam is a prerequisite for swearing-in and public appointment. Registration period: 1 October to 14 January.

  Source: Bavarian State Ministry of Education and Culture · 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 Bavarian exam regulation (ÜDPO) or the one of your federal state.

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• Freelance editing

  You edit on your own account for publishers, authors. You handle sales, contracts and invoicing yourself.

  Why you fit

  You bring your craft along. New are client acquisition, tax and social insurance.

  The route there

  Further training and exam

  Insurance with the Künstlersozialkasse requires a commercial, not merely temporary, self-employed publicist activity. Publicists are writers, journalists and people working in a similar way. The fund checks this by questionnaire.

  Source: Künstlersozialkasse · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Duration

  not documented yet

  Cost

  not documented yet

  Funding

  not documented yet

  Salary

  not documented yet

  Particulars

  New entrants are insured in the artists' social insurance during the first three years even on low income.

  Source: Künstlersozialkasse · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

  Your next step: Get the Künstlersozialkasse questionnaire and talk to a tax adviser about your classification.

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