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Energieberater/in

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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)

€5,264

Range per month (25% to 75%)

€4,309 – €6,576

  • Region: Germany
  • Applies to the occupational group KldB 42313
  • 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.
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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”.

  • Certified building energy consultant (HWK)

    You advise owners on energy retrofits and draw up energy concepts. According to the chamber, which form of exam applies to you depends on your vocational training.

    Why you fit

    Your practice in building physics, building services and client advice already covers part of the course content.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The Hannover Chamber of Crafts offered the Gebäudeenergieberater/in (HWK) course with 240 teaching hours part-time; proof of vocational training is part of the registration and determines the form of exam.

    Source: Handwerkskammer Hannover, Lehrgänge 2025 · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    The 2025 part-time course ran from 07.02.2025 to 30.10.2025, on Fridays and Saturdays.

    Source: Handwerkskammer Hannover, Lehrgänge 2025 · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Ask your chamber of crafts for the next course dates and the form of exam for your qualification.

  • Energy efficiency expert for residential buildings (BAFA exam)

    You deliver funded energy consultations for residential buildings, such as renovation roadmaps. For this you need an entry in the dena expert list.

    Why you fit

    If you lack the basic qualification, the BAFA exam opens the way into funded consulting. Your advisory practice helps with the project work.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    BAFA requires a mandatory course without admission restrictions, then a written exam, project work and an oral exam. For career changers without the basic qualification, the certificate is required for entry in the dena expert list.

    Source: BAFA, Qualifikationsprüfung Energieberatung · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
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    Particulars
    According to BAFA, the certificate entitles you to energy consulting for residential buildings and to advice under the federal funding for efficient buildings (residential).

    Source: BAFA, Qualifikationsprüfung Energieberatung · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Check the BAFA page for the next registration periods and look for a course provider.

  • Energy consultant for non-residential buildings

    You advise companies and municipalities on commercial and office buildings. The basis is the calculation under DIN V 18599.

    Why you fit

    You have already done residential consultations; for non-residential buildings you build on that.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    BAFA requires the passed residential exam, documented work experience afterwards and an additional course. The exam consists of a written test, a consulting report and a technical discussion.

    Source: BAFA, Qualifikationsprüfung Energieberatung · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    According to BAFA, the certificate also covers energy consulting for non-residential buildings and the federal funding for efficient buildings (non-residential).

    Source: BAFA, Qualifikationsprüfung Energieberatung · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Work out when your documented experience after the residential exam is enough for admission.

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  • Energy auditor under the EDL-G

    You carry out energy audits for companies that are obliged to have them. You check consumption and propose savings measures.

    Why you fit

    Your experience with consumption analysis and standards counts toward the required expertise.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Under § 8b EDL-G you need a relevant degree or comparable qualification such as technician or master, three years of practice in company energy consulting as your main occupation, expertise in DIN 16247-1 and 12 hours of BAFA-recognised training per year. You register with BAFA before the first audit.

    Source: § 8b EDL-G · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
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    Particulars
    The audit must be independent and neutral toward manufacturers, suppliers and sales; commissions from providers of energy-saving investments are excluded.

    Source: § 8b EDL-G · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Check whether your previous work counts as company energy consulting in your main occupation.

  • Energy manager (IHK)

    You reduce energy use in companies and lead savings projects. At the end you carry out a savings project or a small feasibility study.

    Why you fit

    Your experience with energy analyses and efficiency measures can be applied in a company as energy management.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The Rostock IHK offers the qualification EnergieManager (IHK). It ends with a project and a test; on passing you receive the certificate “EnergieManager (IHK)” or “European Energy Manager”.

    Source: IHK Rostock, Qualifizierung zum EnergieManager · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
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    Your next step: Ask your IHK about the next EnergieManager course and the entry requirements.

  • Master's in Sustainable Building and Energy Systems (M.Eng.)

    You plan and assess building and energy systems at engineering level. You can specialise in heating, air-conditioning and plumbing or in energy economics.

    Why you fit

    With a suitable bachelor's, the master's deepens your expertise and opens planning and management roles.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Erfurt University of Applied Sciences requires a bachelor's in building and energy engineering or a comparable programme with a grade requirement. The degree is a Master of Engineering.

    Source: Fachhochschule Erfurt, Master Nachhaltige Gebäude- und Energiesysteme · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    According to the university, the standard period of study is three semesters full-time.

    Source: Fachhochschule Erfurt, Master Nachhaltige Gebäude- und Energiesysteme · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Check whether your bachelor's meets the entry rules, and note the application deadlines.

  • Publicly appointed expert for energy efficiency

    You write expert opinions on energy efficiency and energy calculations for courts and private clients. The IHK makes the appointment.

    Why you fit

    Your reports, calculations and energy certificates are the expertise the chamber examines.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Under § 36 GewO the IHK examines need, special expertise and personal suitability. Expertise is measured against the technical appointment requirements.

    Source: IHK Halle-Dessau, Bestellungsvoraussetzungen · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
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    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    For persons under § 88 para. 1 nos. 2 to 4 GModG (formerly GEG), a public appointment as a sworn expert in a relevant field meets the additional requirement for issuing energy certificates.

    Source: § 88 GModG · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Ask your IHK for the expert regulations and the appointment requirements.

  • Issue energy certificates for residential and non-residential buildings

    You issue energy certificates, for example for new builds, sale, rental or major changes to a building. You assess the building and its services for this.

    Why you fit

    If you come from university, the trades or a technician school, you only need the additional requirement under § 88 para. 2 GModG.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    § 88 GModG (formerly GEG) authorises, among others, graduates in relevant fields, craftspeople in certain construction, finishing and building services trades with a master title or equivalent authorisation, and technicians specialising in the building envelope or building services. They also need a study focus on energy-saving construction or two years of experience in building construction, training under Annex 11 or a public appointment as an expert. Passing the BAFA qualification exam also entitles you.

    Source: § 88 GModG · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    If the training was limited to residential buildings, you may only issue energy certificates for residential buildings (§ 88 para. 3 GModG).

    Source: § 88 GModG · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Check whether your training covers residential and non-residential buildings, and add to it if needed.

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