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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)

€4,203

Range per month (25% to 75%)

€3,315 – €5,482

  • Region: Germany
  • Applies to the occupational group KldB 28213
  • 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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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.

  • Content Strategist

    Medien & Redaktion

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    about 15 months

    Derivation

    What you bring: Partner Communication, Storytelling

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (5)
    • Analytics
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Web- und Content-Analytics-Werkzeuge werden durch Selbststudium und erste Projektpraxis erschlossen. Dieser Bereich wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Compliance
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Relevante Rechts- und Datenschutzgrundlagen für Content-Arbeit (Urheberrecht, DSGVO-Basics) werden durch Fachlektüre und Kurzschulungen erworben. Dieser Bereich wird neu erarbeitet.

    • Datenanalyse
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Quantitative Auswertung von Content-Performance wird durch Projektpraxis und Fachlektüre aufgebaut. Dieser Bereich wird neu erschlossen.

    • Produktmanagement
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Grundkenntnisse in Anforderungsmanagement und Roadmap-Planung werden durch abteilungsübergreifende Projekterfahrung erworben. Dieser Bereich wird neu aufgebaut.

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

        SEO-Grundlagen und strategische Suchmaschinenoptimierung werden über einen anerkannten Fachlehrgang erworben. Storytelling-Kompetenz ist bereits vorhanden und übertragbar; technisches und inhaltliches SEO wird neu erarbeitet.

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  • Art Director

    Marketing, Medien & Kreativ

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    about 18 months

    Derivation

    What you bring: Adobe Creative Suite, Content-Strategie, Figma, Partner Communication, Storytelling, Visual Design

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (5)
    • Branding
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Branding-Kompetenz wird durch eigenverantwortliche Markenprojekte aufgebaut — durch Übernahme von Markenpflege-Aufgaben und Zusammenarbeit mit Marketing-Teams. Fachbücher und Berufsverbands-Weiterbildungen bieten ergänzende Orientierung.

    • Markenmanagement
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Markenführung wird neu aufgebaut — durch Mitarbeit an Markenstrategie-Projekten und schrittweise Übernahme von Verantwortung für Markenrichtlinien. Kompaktkurse an Hochschulen oder IHK-Zertifikatslehrgänge im Bereich Marketing ergänzen das Praxis-Lernen.

    • Budgetmanagement
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Budgetverantwortung wird neu aufgebaut — durch sukzessive Übernahme von Kosten-Controlling in Projekten und Grundlagenkenntnisse in betrieblicher Kostenrechnung, vermittelt z.B. durch IHK-Angebote.

    • Motion Design
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Motion-Design-Kenntnisse werden neu aufgebaut — durch praktische Arbeit mit gängigen Animations- und Compositing-Werkzeugen. Kreativhochschulen und Fachschulen bieten berufsbegleitende Kurse in digitaler Animation und Bewegtbild-Gestaltung an.

    • Präsentation
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Präsentations- und Pitching-Kompetenz wird durch regelmäßiges Vorstellen eigener Arbeiten vor Kunden und Teams aufgebaut. Rhetorik- und Präsentationstechnik-Seminare bei IHK oder Volkshochschulen bieten ergänzende strukturierte Übungsmöglichkeiten.

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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”.

  • Master tailor (ladies' and gentlemen's tailoring)

    You carry out a tailoring trade at master level and can run a business and train apprentices. The master exam covers practice, theory, business and training skills.

    Why you fit

    You already know pattern, material and finish from design work. The master title turns that into a trade qualification.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The master exam has four independent parts: masterly performance of the work, technical theory, business/legal knowledge, and vocational and work pedagogy.

    Source: § 1 DaHeSchnMstrV · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    Aufstiegs-BAföG supports courses and technical schools for advancement qualifications such as master, with grants towards course costs and low-interest loans.

    Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG, who is funded · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Ask your chamber of crafts about admission, preparation courses and exam dates.

  • State-certified designer, fashion design (technical school)

    You attend a technical school for design in the fashion design track. The qualification is state-certified designer, specialising in fashion design.

    Why you fit

    You already know design and collection work; the technical school turns it into a state qualification.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    In Hesse, the Frankfurter Schule für Mode und Bekleidung offers the fashion design track at the technical school for design.

    Source: Hessian Ministry of Education, two-year technical school for design · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

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

    Your next step: Ask the school about admission, application and fees.

  • State-certified technician, clothing technology

    You develop models, work with CAD pattern technology and supervise production. Fields include pattern technology, plant and production management, and product management at manufacturers and retailers.

    Why you fit

    Your grasp of pattern and material helps you take designs into series production.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The Berufliche Schule B 5 of the City of Nuremberg trains full-time over two school years to become a state-certified clothing technician; the focus is model development and production supervision. Without a relevant qualification, 7 years of work experience in the clothing industry and an entrance exam are required.

    Source: City of Nuremberg, Berufliche Schule B 5 · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    Aufstiegs-BAföG supports technical schools for qualifications such as technician with grants and low-interest loans.

    Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG, who is funded · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Check the admission rules of the technical school in your federal state.

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  • Master's in fashion design (Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin)

    In the master's you develop your own design projects. Applications need a portfolio and a master's proposal.

    Why you fit

    If you already hold a design degree, the master deepens your own position.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Applicants need a first professional university degree in a suitable subject with at least 240 ECTS; missing credits can be offset with relevant qualifications or an additional assignment. They also submit a digital portfolio, a master's proposal, transcripts and a CV; no tuition fees are charged.

    Source: Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin, MA Mode-Design · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

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

    Your next step: Read the admission rules and deadline on the university page and assemble your portfolio.

  • Master's in textile products (Niederrhein University)

    You study textile products at master level and graduate with a Master of Science. The programme focuses on textile and clothing topics.

    Why you fit

    If you want to deepen the technical side of textiles and clothing, the master complements your design experience.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Niederrhein University offers the master's Textile Produkte (Master of Science) in its department of textile and clothing technology.

    Source: Niederrhein University, course offer textile and clothing technology · 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: Get the admission rules from the Niederrhein University student advisory service.

  • Bachelor's in textile and clothing management (Niederrhein University)

    You study management around textiles and clothing and graduate with a Bachelor of Science.

    Why you fit

    Your knowledge of collections and textiles meets business content here.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Niederrhein University offers the bachelor's Textile and Clothing Management with a Bachelor of Science degree.

    Source: Niederrhein University, course offer textile and clothing technology · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

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

    Your next step: Ask the central student advisory service about admission and application deadlines.

  • Stage and costume design (Dresden Academy of Fine Arts)

    You design stage sets and costumes for music, spoken or dance theatre and media projects. The degree is a Diplom.

    Why you fit

    Your sense of figure, material and cut counts in costume design.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Admission requires the general university entrance qualification or proof of special, above-average artistic talent, plus a passed aptitude test. The main study is open to qualified career changers from other universities and related fields of study.

    Source: HfBK Dresden, Stage Setting and Costume Design · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

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

    Your next step: Read the application formalities and prepare your portfolio for the aptitude test.

  • Self-employed designer with artists' social insurance

    You work as a self-employed designer, for example for labels or on your own designs. As an artist you may be covered by pension, health and care insurance under the KSVG.

    Why you fit

    If you offer your designs yourself, insurance is an early question.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    Under § 1 KSVG, self-employed artists and publicists have pension, health and care insurance if they work for gain, not only temporarily, and employ at most one employee in connection with that work; apprentices and marginal employees do not count.

    Source: § 1 KSVG · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    § 2 KSVG defines an artist as someone who creates, performs or teaches music, performing arts or visual arts.

    Source: § 2 KSVG · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Ask the Künstlersozialkasse whether your activity falls under the KSVG.

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