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Diplom-Ingenieur/in (BA) - Informatik

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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)

€6,702

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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BMAS collective agreement register

Career: possible moves

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

  • Solution Architect

    IT & Data

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    about 24 months

    Derivation

    What you bring: Python, Technische Dokumentation

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (10)
    • Software-Architektur
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Vertiefung von Architekturprinzipien (Entwurfsmuster, Schichtenarchitektur, Microservices) durch strukturiertes Selbststudium und Mitarbeit an Architekturentscheidungen im Projektalltag. Ergänzend Fachliteratur sowie Angebote von Berufsverbänden der Softwarebranche; wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Cloud-Computing
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Herstellerneutrale Cloud-Administrator-Zertifizierung vermittelt Infrastruktur-, Skalierungs- und Sicherheitskonzepte. Praxiseinstieg über Laborumgebungen und Projekteinsatz; wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Datenanalyse
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Grundkenntnisse in Datenanalyse (SQL, statistische Auswertung, Visualisierung) werden durch Projektarbeit und Selbststudium aufgebaut. Hochschulkurse oder IHK-Angebote zu Business Intelligence ergänzen die Praxis; wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Java
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Java-Kenntnisse werden durch praktische Entwicklungsprojekte und strukturiertes Selbststudium (offizielle Dokumentation, Open-Source-Beiträge) vertieft. Aufbauend auf dem Informatikstudium ist der Einstieg kurz; wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Medizinische Dokumentation
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Domänenwissen in medizinischer Dokumentation und regulatorischen Anforderungen im Gesundheitswesen wird durch projektnahe Einarbeitung und fachspezifische Seminare bei Berufsverbänden aufgebaut; wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Partnerkommunikation
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Kommunikation mit Kunden, Lieferanten und internen Stakeholdern wird durch Projekterfahrung und gezielte Kommunikationsseminare an Kammern oder Fachschulen gestärkt; wird neu aufgebaut.

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

        IHK-Zertifikatslehrgang Qualitätsmanagement oder Weiterbildung an einer Fachschule; vermittelt Methoden der Qualitätssicherung, Prozessoptimierung und Normenkunde. Ergänzend Praxiserfahrung im Projekteinsatz; wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Requirements Engineering
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Anerkannte Requirements-Engineering-Zertifizierung bei einem akkreditierten Bildungsträger (herstellerneutral) vermittelt systematische Anforderungserhebung, -analyse und -dokumentation. Ergänzend Praxiseinsatz in Projekten; wird neu aufgebaut.

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

        Stakeholder-Management wird projektbegleitend entwickelt. Ergänzend Seminare zu Kommunikation und Konfliktlösung bei IHK, Kammern oder Hochschulen; wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Strategisches Denken
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Strategisches Denken entwickelt sich durch Übernahme von Verantwortung bei Architekturentscheidungen und Geschäftsprozessgestaltung. Vertiefung durch Managementseminare an Hochschulen oder Berufsverbänden; wird neu aufgebaut.

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  • IT-Projektleiter

    IT & Data

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    Derivation

    What you bring: Confluence, Problemlösung, Softwareentwicklung, Technische Dokumentation

    What is still missing: E-Planung, Projektmanagement, risk management, Stakeholder-Management

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (4)
    • Einsatz- und Ressourcenplanung
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Planungskompetenzen für Ressourcen und Projekteinsatz werden durch zunehmende Verantwortung in leitenden Projektaufgaben aufgebaut. Seminare zu Projektplanung bei IHK oder Hochschulen vermitteln strukturierte Methoden. Der Weg wird neu aufgebaut.

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

        Strukturiertes Projektmanagement-Wissen wird über einen IHK-Zertifikatslehrgang oder ein Hochschulstudienangebot erworben. Inhalte umfassen klassische und agile Vorgehensmodelle, Planung, Steuerung und Abschluss von Projekten. Der Weg wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Risikomanagement
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Risikomanagement-Fähigkeiten werden durch systematische Risikoanalyse und -bewertung in IT-Projekten aufgebaut. Fachseminare zu Risikomanagement bei IHK oder Fachschulen vertiefen das Methodenwissen. Der Weg wird neu aufgebaut.

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

        Kommunikations- und Überzeugungsfähigkeiten gegenüber internen und externen Projektbeteiligten werden schrittweise durch leitende Projektrollen entwickelt. Vorhandene Fähigkeiten in Problemlösung und technischer Dokumentation sind bereits vorhanden/übertragbar und unterstützen den Aufbau.

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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”.

  • Bachelor Professional in IT (chamber upgrade qualification)

    You lead IT projects and teams and take a technical specialisation. The exam covers specialisation, IT fields of action, staff leadership and an IT project.

    Why you fit

    Your project and development practice fits the IT project exam part. The title also documents leadership skills to chamber standard.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Admission e.g. with at least 90 ECTS in a related degree plus at least two years of relevant work experience. Four exam parts: technical specialisation, staff leadership and personnel management, IT-specific fields of action, IT project. At IHK Region Stuttgart admission is only possible with the specialisation software development or system integration & networking. The new ordinance has applied since 1 November 2024.

    Source: IHK Region Stuttgart: Bachelor Professional in IT · 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 your IHK about admission and the specialisations it offers.

  • Master's in Data Science (part-time distance learning)

    You develop methods for analysing large data sets and for machine learning. The degree is a Master of Science with 120 ECTS.

    Why you fit

    Your computer science basics and programming practice shorten the way into statistics and machine learning.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Master of Science at FernUniversität in Hagen, part-time and alongside work. The page targets bachelor graduates in computer science or related fields; the student office decides on admission.

    Source: FernUniversität in Hagen: Data Science M.Sc. · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    Standard period of study is 4 semesters full-time; part-time extends it.

    Source: FernUniversität in Hagen: Data Science M.Sc. · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

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

    Your next step: Ask the student office whether your diploma is accepted.

  • Master's in IT Security and Forensics (distance learning)

    You secure IT systems and investigate security incidents. The programme has three theory semesters and the master's thesis.

    Why you fit

    Your computer science degree is the required prior qualification; work experience is expected too.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Master's distance programme (M.Eng.) at Hochschule Wismar. Per the study regulations: a first academic degree in computer science with at least 210 credit points and at least one year of relevant work experience. If credit points are missing, additional work experience of 1½ years full-time or 3 years part-time can be credited on request for at most 30 credit points.

    Source: Hochschule Wismar: Prüfungs- und Studienordnung IT-Sicherheit und Forensik, § 4 · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    Standard period of study is 4 semesters: three theory semesters and one for the master's thesis.

    Source: Hochschule Wismar: Prüfungs- und Studienordnung IT-Sicherheit und Forensik · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved (search hits))

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

    Your next step: Check how many credit points your diploma shows and ask the examination board.

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  • Master's in IT Management (on-the-job)

    You plan and steer IT strategy, IT projects and processes. You study part-time alongside a suitable job.

    Why you fit

    Your computer science diploma is a named entry degree; development experience helps link technology and management.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Master of Science at Hochschule Mainz (Rhineland-Palatinate), on-the-job. Entry with a diploma or bachelor in business informatics, business administration, computer science or a similar subject, at least 180 ECTS and a grade of 2.5 (ECTS grade C) or better. A relevant job is also required, proven by a cooperation contract between company and university.

    Source: Hochschule Mainz: IT Management berufsintegrierend M.Sc. · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved)

    Duration
    Standard period of study is 4 semesters; extension to 5 or 6 semesters is possible.

    Source: Hochschule Mainz: IT Management (on-the-job) M.Sc. · As of 2026-11-01 (retrieved (search hits))

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

    Your next step: Ask your employer whether it will sign a cooperation contract with the university.

  • Trainer and instructor in IT education

    You train apprentices in IT occupations or teach adults IT topics. You plan, run and conclude training.

    Why you fit

    Your expertise counts, plus pedagogical aptitude. Trainers must prove it; for instructors the ordinance sets no such rule.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The trainer aptitude ordinance (AusbEignV) governs aptitude (§ 2), four fields of action (§ 3: check prerequisites, prepare, conduct, conclude training) and proof (§ 4). The competent body can grant full or partial exemption on request under § 6.

    Source: §§ 2–6 AusbEignV · 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 your IHK about the exam or an exemption request under § 6 AusbEignV.

  • Teacher at vocational schools (lateral entry, Hesse)

    You teach computer science or information technology at vocational schools. You qualify in pedagogy and didactics alongside the job.

    Why you fit

    Your computer science expertise and work experience are the entry requirement.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Applies in Hesse (QuiSBS): entry with a university degree other than a bachelor, or an accredited master, from which a vocational field and teaching subject can be derived, plus at least one year of work experience in the studied field after graduating. Computer science/information technology is among the fields with increased demand. The qualification phase lasts at most three and a half years.

    Source: Hessisches Kultusministerium: Berufliche Schulen · 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 Hessian teacher academy whether your degree is recognised.

  • Further master's and doctorate

    You deepen your field in a master's or do research in a doctorate. Both take place at universities.

    Why you fit

    Your diploma is a professionally qualifying degree; the KMK rules classify BA degrees.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Under the KMK resolution of 15.10.2004, degrees from accredited bachelor programmes at Berufsakademien are equal to university bachelor degrees under higher-education law, including for master's entry and doctorate. For diploma degrees from Berufsakademien the KMK resolution of 29.09.1995 still applies; it concerns the EU higher-education diploma directive and the professional-law assessment.

    Source: KMK: Einordnung der Bachelorausbildungsgänge an Berufsakademien (Beschluss vom 15.10.2004) · 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 study advisory service of your preferred university about admission with a BA diploma.

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