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Datenschutzbeauftragte/r

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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)

€6,204

Range per month (25% to 75%)

€5,554 – €6,934

  • Region: Germany
  • Applies to the occupational group KldB 73183 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.

  • Informationssicherheitsbeauftragte/r

    Recht, Governance & Compliance

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    about 12 months

    Derivation

    What you bring: Compliance, Governance, IT-Management, Medical Documentation

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (1)
    • IT-Sicherheit und ISO 27001(required)
      2 options
      • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, 5 Tage, akkreditierter Bildungsträger
      • IT-Security-Zertifizierung, 6 Monate, akkreditierter Bildungsträger
    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”.

  • Information security: BSI IT-Grundschutz practitioner and consultant

    You support agencies and companies in building an information security management system and security concepts. Preparing an ISO 27001 audit based on IT-Grundschutz is part of it.

    Why you fit

    Data protection and information security share documentation, audits and policy work. What you mainly lack is technical security and risk knowledge.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Two stages: basic training with exam for IT-Grundschutz-Praktiker, then advanced training and an exam at the BSI.

    Source: BSI – IT-Grundschutz-Berater · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    Certification runs through an application to the BSI; all evidence must be submitted in full with the application.

    Source: BSI – IT-Grundschutz-Berater · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Read the BSI programme for IT-Grundschutz consultants and check your admission evidence before you book a basic course.

  • Anti-money-laundering officer

    You are the contact for the supervisory authority, law enforcement and the Financial Intelligence Unit. You report to senior management and have access to all relevant information and systems.

    Why you fit

    Reporting lines to management, documentation and rulebook upkeep are familiar from data protection work. The position resembles that of a data protection officer.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The law requires the necessary qualification and reliability; § 7 GwG does not prescribe a fixed course.

    Source: § 7 GwG · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    You may not be disadvantaged for doing the job. Dismissal is only allowed for good cause, and this continues for one year after removal from the role.

    Source: § 7 Abs. 7 GwG · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Ask your employer whether the appointment duty under § 7 GwG applies, and ask the supervisory authority about the required qualification.

  • Compliance and AI compliance with an IHK certificate

    You are responsible for rule compliance in an organisation, for AI compliance e.g. classification under the EU AI Act and an AI management system. Data protection in automated decisions and information security are part of it.

    Why you fit

    The course's target group explicitly names data protection officers. Regulation, audits and policies are already your craft.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    IHK certificate course AI Compliance Manager with eight modules and a project module; completion with a project paper, presentation and expert discussion.

    Source: IHK Rhein-Neckar · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    82 teaching units of 45 minutes, of which 64 are live online training, about 10 self-study and 8 for the final session.

    Source: IHK Rhein-Neckar · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Cost
    2,490 € per participant according to the IHK Rhein-Neckar offer.

    Source: IHK Rhein-Neckar · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Check the course's current dates and ask whether your employer covers the cost.

Show more routes (5)
  • Part-time Master of Laws in Information Law (Oldenburg)

    You deepen information law in a part-time master's programme. The programme leads to a Master of Laws.

    Why you fit

    You know data protection law from practice. The master adds the academic degree that counts for legal positions in IT.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Master of Laws in Information Law at the University of Oldenburg, listed as part-time.

    Source: Universität Oldenburg · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    Four semesters.

    Source: Universität Oldenburg · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    The programme has open admission and charges fees.

    Source: Universität Oldenburg · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Check the admission documents and the current fee schedule on the programme page.

  • Postgraduate LL.M. in IT and Law (Saarbrücken)

    You study IT law; Datenschutz I and II are among the elective modules. IT security and the technical foundations of the internet are added.

    Why you fit

    The programme links data protection with IT security and technical basics. That closes the gap between legal and technical knowledge.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    LL.M. at Saarland University with a compulsory basics module, elective modules (including Datenschutz I and II and IT security) and a master's thesis.

    Source: Universität des Saarlandes · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    Standard period of study two semesters full-time; alternatively as part-time study alongside work.

    Source: Universität des Saarlandes · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Read the programme page on fees and application and plan for the deadline of the next intake.

  • In-house counsel admitted as Syndikusrechtsanwalt

    You examine legal questions, give legal advice and shape legal relationships for your employer. You act independently and on your own responsibility.

    Why you fit

    If you are legally trained, in-house advice and contract work belong to your field. Data protection advice is a good base for it.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The requirement is admission under § 46a BRAO with an employer that is not a law firm, and an employment relationship marked by professional independence.

    Source: § 46 BRAO · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    Professional independence must be ensured by contract and in practice; instructions must not rule out your own legal analysis.

    Source: § 46 Abs. 4 BRAO · As of 2026-11-01 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Read § 46 BRAO and check with your employer whether your contract secures professional independence.

  • Specialist lawyer title in IT law

    You advise and represent clients in information technology law as a lawyer. The title proves special knowledge and experience in the field.

    Why you fit

    If you are fully qualified in law, IT law is close to your data protection practice. Only cases you handled personally and free of instructions count.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Proof is usually a lawyer-specific specialist course with written exams, plus special practical experience through cases handled free of instructions.

    Source: BRAK – Fachanwaltsausbildung · 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 bar association about the current proof required for the IT law specialist title.

  • Moving into data protection supervision (BfDI)

    The BfDI employs case officers in the upper civil service, technical staff and fully qualified lawyers. You work where law, technology and data protection meet.

    Why you fit

    You know the controllers' side from practice. In supervision you use that knowledge for oversight.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The BfDI presents three job profiles: case officer, technician and fully qualified lawyer; the latter describes the path from legal clerkship to the authority.

    Source: BfDI – Jobprofile · 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 three job profiles and check the BfDI's current job postings.

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