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Machine Learning Engineer

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Training and degrees

  • Informatik (grundständig) (Studium)
  • Informatik (weiterführend) (Studium)
  • Softwaretechnik (grundständig) (Studium)
  • Softwaretechnik (weiterführend) (Studium)
  • Künstliche Intelligenz (grundständig) (Studium)
  • Künstliche Intelligenz (weiterführend) (Studium)

Source: BA-Berufenet · As of 2026-11-01

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)

€6,702

Range per month (25% to 75%)

€5,413 – €7,969

  • Region: Germany
  • Applies to the occupational group KldB 43104 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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Career: possible moves

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

  • MLOps Engineer

    IT & Data

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: leicht

    about 9 months

    Derivation

    What you bring: Cloud, Data Analytics, Excel (Advanced), Java, Medical Documentation, Problem Solving, Python, Technische Dokumentation

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (3)
    • Automatisierung (IT-Infrastruktur)
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Automatisierungskompetenz für IT-Infrastruktur wird durch praktische Arbeit mit Skriptsprachen und Automatisierungstools aufgebaut. Python-Kenntnisse sind bereits vorhanden/übertragbar (python in transferable_skills).

    • DevOps-Praktiken
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        DevOps-Kompetenz wird durch aktive Mitarbeit in cross-funktionalen Teams und eigenständige Einarbeitung in CI/CD-Werkzeuge aufgebaut. Cloud-Kenntnisse sind bereits vorhanden/übertragbar (cloud in transferable_skills).

    • Kubernetes
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Kubernetes-Kenntnisse werden durch praktische Arbeit mit Container-Orchestrierung und herstellerneutrale Administrator-Zertifizierungen aufgebaut. Cloud-Grundlagen sind bereits vorhanden/übertragbar (cloud in transferable_skills).

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  • AI Operations Manager

    KI & Digitalisierung

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    about 18 months

    Derivation

    What you bring: Machine Learning, Python, Technische Dokumentation

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (11)
    • AI Governance
      1 option
      • IHK-/Kammer-Zertifikatslehrgang
        Description from the dataset

        Lehrgang oder Hochschulweiterbildung zu KI-Governance, Ethik und Regulierung (z.B. EU AI Act); vermittelt Rahmenbedingungen für verantwortungsvollen KI-Einsatz in Organisationen. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Automatisierung
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Automatisierungskompetenz in Operations-Kontexten wird durch projektbasierte Praxis und Vertiefungskurse zu Prozessautomatisierung und Workflow-Management aufgebaut. Wird neu aufgebaut.

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

        Herstellerneutrale Cloud-Administrator-Zertifizierung oder plattformspezifischer Lehrgang bei Fachschule oder Hochschule; baut Cloud-Plattform-Kenntnisse für den Operations-Einsatz auf. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Fleet Operations
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Fleet-Operations-Kenntnisse werden branchenspezifisch durch Praxiseinsatz und begleitende Fachschulungen erworben; kein standardisierter Qualifikationsweg, daher Praxiserfahrung im Vordergrund. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • OpenAI API
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Kenntnisse in der Nutzung von Large-Language-Model-APIs werden durch dokumentationsbasiertes Selbststudium und praktische Integration in Prototypen aufgebaut; Machine-Learning-Grundlagen sind bereits vorhanden/übertragbar. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Pre-Engineering
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Vorab-Engineering umfasst technische Anforderungsanalyse und Systemvorbereitung vor dem eigentlichen Entwicklungsprozess. Baut auf Machine-Learning-Kenntnissen auf (bereits vorhanden/übertragbar) und wird durch interdisziplinäre Projektpraxis an der Schnittstelle Fachbereich und Technik erworben. Wird neu aufgebaut auf Anwendungsebene.

    • Prompt Engineering
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Prompt Engineering als eigenständige Disziplin baut auf Machine-Learning-Kenntnissen auf (bereits vorhanden/übertragbar); praktische Vertiefung durch Projekte, Community-Austausch und praxisorientierte Kurse an Hochschulen. Wird neu aufgebaut auf strategischer Ebene.

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

        Lehrgang Prozessmanagement und Geschäftsprozessoptimierung bei IHK oder Fachschule; vermittelt Methoden zur Analyse, Gestaltung und Steuerung betrieblicher Abläufe. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Stakeholder-Management
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Stakeholder-Management in AI-Operations-Rollen wird durch verantwortungsvolle Projekterfahrung und Seminare zu Kommunikation und Interessengruppenanalyse aufgebaut. Wird neu aufgebaut.

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

        Lehrgang Controlling und strategisches Finanzmanagement bei IHK oder Fachschule; vermittelt Grundlagen der Budget- und Investitionsplanung für Führungskräfte ohne Finanz-Ausbildung. Wird neu aufgebaut.

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

        Weiterbildung zu Personalentwicklung und Talent Management bei Fachschulen, IHK oder Hochschulen; umfasst Mitarbeitergewinnung, -entwicklung und Bindungsstrategien. 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”.

  • AI engineering role

    You develop complex intelligent systems that process information, recognise patterns, and make decisions. You use artificial neural networks, for example, and you often work in interdisciplinary teams.

    Why you fit

    BERUFENET lists AI engineer as an alternative for the whole activity, usually with no run-in period. A degree in artificial intelligence is usually expected. Informatics is on the subject list.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    Median, group 43104, expert level, Germany overall, full-time: 6,702 euros (lower quartile 5,413 euros, upper quartile 7,969 euros, 25,870 employees). No separate amount for the title AI engineer.

    Source: Pay atlas of the Federal Employment Agency, KldB 43104 · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Particulars
    AI engineer is listed among the alternatives for the whole activity, usually with no run-in period. The page states no length.

    Source: BERUFENET, Machine Learning Engineer · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Compare your degree with artificial intelligence and informatics. Check whether the role includes teaching or long fault-finding.

  • Data science role

    You analyse large volumes of data with methods from mathematics, informatics, and statistics, including in real time from several sources. You develop methods and systems and prepare the results so that others can decide with them.

    Why you fit

    BERUFENET lists data scientist among the adjacent occupations. A degree in data science, informatics, statistics, or mathematics is usually expected. Informatics is on the subject list.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    Median, group 43104, expert level, Germany overall, full-time: 6,702 euros (lower quartile 5,413 euros, upper quartile 7,969 euros, 25,870 employees). No separate amount for the title data scientist.

    Source: Pay atlas of the Federal Employment Agency, KldB 43104 · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Particulars
    Data scientist is among the adjacent occupations. The page states no run-in length for this step.

    Source: BERUFENET, Machine Learning Engineer · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Set your degree beside data science, informatics, statistics, and mathematics. Ask how much persuasion the role includes.

  • Data engineering role

    You build data platforms and data pipelines that capture large volumes of data, transform them, and store them for analysis. You are responsible for how data are obtained and provided.

    Why you fit

    BERUFENET lists data engineer among the adjacent occupations. A degree in informatics, mathematics, or data science is often expected.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    Median, group 43104, expert level, Germany overall, full-time: 6,702 euros (lower quartile 5,413 euros, upper quartile 7,969 euros, 25,870 employees). No separate amount for the title data engineer.

    Source: Pay atlas of the Federal Employment Agency, KldB 43104 · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Particulars
    Data engineer is among the adjacent occupations. The page states no run-in length for this step.

    Source: BERUFENET, Machine Learning Engineer · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Match your degree with informatics, mathematics, and data science. Clarify time pressure and the working language.

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  • AI management role

    You develop concepts for using artificial intelligence in an organisation and you plan and look after the strategy. You analyse existing systems, introduce applications, and train the staff.

    Why you fit

    BERUFENET lists AI manager among the adjacent occupations. Access usually names further training as an AI manager, or a degree, for example in economics.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    Median, group 71383, specialist level, Germany overall, full-time: 6,877 euros (lower quartile 5,303 euros, 2,415 employees). The atlas does not show an upper quartile as an amount. No separate amount for the title AI manager.

    Source: Pay atlas of the Federal Employment Agency, KldB 71383 · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Particulars
    AI manager is among the adjacent occupations. The page states no run-in length for this step.

    Source: BERUFENET, Machine Learning Engineer · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Check whether you have the AI-manager training or a degree from the subject list. Informatics is not on it.

  • Software development role

    You analyse, plan, develop, and introduce information-technology applications. That includes software components such as databases or programs, which you move into running systems.

    Why you fit

    BERUFENET lists software developer among the alternatives for the whole activity, usually with a short run-in period. A degree in software engineering is usually expected. Informatics and artificial intelligence are on the subject list.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    Median, group 43414, expert level, Germany overall, full-time: 6,301 euros (lower quartile 5,034 euros, upper quartile 7,723 euros, 202,128 employees). No separate amount for the title software developer.

    Source: Pay atlas of the Federal Employment Agency, KldB 43414 · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Particulars
    Software developer is among the alternatives for the whole activity, usually with a short run-in period. The page does not state how long it lasts.

    Source: BERUFENET, Machine Learning Engineer · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Match your degree with the subject list. Ask how on-site work and irregular hours are arranged.

  • Computational engineering role

    You develop computer systems for technical tasks, build networks, and program technical applications. In production you may monitor systems; in sales you install them on site and train the users.

    Why you fit

    BERUFENET lists engineering informatics among the alternatives for the whole activity, usually with a short run-in period. Access on the target page usually names a degree in engineering informatics, computational engineering.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    Median, group 43124, expert level, Germany overall, full-time: 6,840 euros (lower quartile 5,531 euros, 3,443 employees). The atlas does not show an upper quartile as an amount. No separate amount for the title engineering informatician.

    Source: Pay atlas of the Federal Employment Agency, KldB 43124 · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Particulars
    Engineering informatics is among the alternatives for the whole activity, usually with a short run-in period. The page does not state how long it lasts.

    Source: BERUFENET, Machine Learning Engineer · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Check whether your degree is engineering informatics or computational engineering. Clarify production, shifts, and travel.

  • Graduate informatics degree

    You deepen informatics and take a second higher-education degree, for example with a focus on intelligent systems or machine learning. The subject is also offered as a dual programme, part-time, or by distance learning.

    Why you fit

    BERUFENET lists informatics (postgraduate) first among the advancement programmes. Examples of the first degree are informatics, software engineering, and artificial intelligence.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    A first higher-education degree that qualifies for a profession is required. A first degree in informatics is usually required. Further examples are software engineering, systems engineering, IT management, computational linguistics, data science, and artificial intelligence. Depending on the institution, a selection procedure applies. A dual programme usually requires a contract with a practice partner. English may have to be shown. A continuing programme usually requires one year of professional practice. An academic career at a higher-education institution usually requires a doctorate.

    Source: BERUFENET, Informatik (weiterführend) · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Duration
    Standard programme length: 2 to 4 semesters.

    Source: BERUFENET, Informatik (weiterführend) · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Cost
    Enrolment and administration fees, semester contributions, and costs for learning materials can arise. Germany currently charges no tuition fees; some federal states charge fees for long-term students or a second degree. Continuing master's programmes are usually subject to a fee; besides the semester contributions, participation fees can be several 1,000 euros per semester.

    Source: BERUFENET, Informatik (weiterführend) · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    Informatics (postgraduate) is first on the list of advancement programmes.

    Source: BERUFENET, Machine Learning Engineer · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Check whether your degree matches the examples and whether the route is consecutive or continuing. The institution decides admission.

  • Graduate data-science degree

    You deepen data science and take a second higher-education degree. The subject is also offered by distance learning, part-time, or as a dual programme.

    Why you fit

    BERUFENET lists data science (postgraduate) on the advancement list. Examples of the first degree are data science, informatics, artificial intelligence, mathematics, and statistics.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    A first higher-education degree that qualifies for a profession is required. A first degree in data science, informatics, or mathematics is usually required. Further examples are artificial intelligence and statistics. A continuing programme requires at least one year of professional practice. Depending on the institution, a selection procedure applies. A dual programme usually requires a contract with a practice partner. English and subject knowledge from the first degree may have to be shown.

    Source: BERUFENET, Datenwissenschaft, Data Science (weiterführend) · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Duration
    Standard programme length: 2 to 4 semesters.

    Source: BERUFENET, Datenwissenschaft, Data Science (weiterführend) · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Cost
    Enrolment and administration fees, semester contributions, and costs for learning materials can arise. Germany currently charges no tuition fees; some federal states charge fees for long-term students or a second degree. Continuing master's programmes are usually subject to a fee; besides the semester contributions, participation fees can be several 1,000 euros per semester.

    Source: BERUFENET, Datenwissenschaft, Data Science (weiterführend) · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    Data science (postgraduate) is seventh on the advancement list, after informatics, software engineering, computational mathematics, engineering informatics, technical informatics, and business informatics.

    Source: BERUFENET, Machine Learning Engineer · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Check whether your degree matches data science, informatics, artificial intelligence, mathematics, or statistics. The institution decides admission.

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