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Pebio editorial team · Last updated: 31 October 2026

Personalberater/Personalberaterin

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Training and degrees

  • Geprüfter Personaldienstleistungsfachwirt/Geprüfte Personaldienstleistungsfachwirtin (Ausbildung)
  • Kommunikationspsychologie (grundständig) (Studium)
  • Kommunikationspsychologie (weiterführend) (Studium)
  • Personalmanagement, -dienstleistung (grundständig) (Studium)
  • Personalmanagement, -dienstleistung (weiterführend) (Studium)
  • Wirtschaftspsychologie (grundständig) (Studium)
  • Wirtschaftspsychologie (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)

€4,596

Range per month (25% to 75%)

€3,688 – €5,702

  • Region: Germany
  • Applies to the occupational group KldB 71523 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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There is no verified statement on statutory pay under the BGB for this occupation yet.

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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  • Certified HR Specialist (IHK Personalfachkaufmann)

    You run HR work, staffing plans and HR development with legal and professional rigour. The qualification sits at DQR level 6.

    Why you fit

    Your experience in selection, advising and HR marketing covers part of the four exam areas; labour law and controlling fill the gaps.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    IHK exam with four written areas (organising HR work, legal basis, planning/marketing/controlling, HR and organisational development) and a situational expert interview. Providers offer the courses.

    Source: IHK Nord Westfalen, Personalfachkaufmann/-frau · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    Exam fee 478 € at IHK Nord Westfalen. The page does not list course fees; providers set them.

    Source: IHK Nord Westfalen, Personalfachkaufmann/-frau · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Funding
    Aufstiegs-BAföG covers up to 15,000 € of course and exam fees, half as a grant and the rest as a KfW loan; after passing, 50 % of the not-yet-due loan is waived on request. Check beforehand whether your course is eligible.

    Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG, how funding works · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    Passing meets the admission requirement for the Geprüfter Betriebswirt (IHK).

    Source: IHK Nord Westfalen, Personalfachkaufmann/-frau · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Your next step: Ask your IHK to check your admission in advance and compare provider courses.

  • Master Professional in Business Management (IHK Betriebswirt)

    You plan, steer and monitor business processes and help shape strategy. The qualification sits at DQR level 7.

    Why you fit

    If you advise managers, you know strategy and organisation; the exam adds finance and controlling and a project.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    IHK exam in three parts: written (case tasks in English, level B2), oral, and project-based (project paper, presentation, expert interview). Providers offer the courses.

    Source: IHK Nord Westfalen, Geprüfter Betriebswirt · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    Exam fees from 1 Jan 2025 at IHK Nord Westfalen: 410 €, 409 € and 178 € for the three exam parts. The page does not list course fees.

    Source: IHK Nord Westfalen, Geprüfter Betriebswirt · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Funding
    Aufstiegs-BAföG covers up to 15,000 € of course and exam fees, half as a grant and the rest as a KfW loan. Check beforehand whether your course is eligible.

    Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG, how funding works · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Check with your IHK whether your current qualification meets the admission rules.

  • Vocational Education Professional (IHK Berufspädagoge)

    You plan and steer training and continuing education and advise on HR development. The exam covers core training processes, vocational-pedagogical practice and a project.

    Why you fit

    If you advise candidates and companies on development and fit, HR development is a natural next step.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    IHK exam in three parts: core processes of vocational education (written), vocational-pedagogical practice including HR development and counselling (written, oral) and a special function (project paper).

    Source: IHK Hochrhein-Bodensee, Geprüfte/r Berufspädagoge/in · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    Total fee 1,200 € for the three exam parts (as stated on the page, 12.2019; it may have changed).

    Source: IHK Hochrhein-Bodensee, Geprüfte/r Berufspädagoge/in · As of 2019-12 (Fee date stated on page; retrieved 2026-10-31)

    Funding
    The page points to possible funding through Aufstiegs-BAföG.

    Source: IHK Hochrhein-Bodensee, Geprüfte/r Berufspädagoge/in · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Have your admission checked with your IHK's form before the course starts.

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  • Part-time Master in Leadership and HR Management (University of Münster)

    You study selection, HR development, leadership, change and diversity in a part-time programme with a scientific basis. It ends with a practice project and a master's thesis.

    Why you fit

    Your selection and advisory experience gets a scientific basis and leads to HR leadership roles.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Part-time Master of Arts in the psychology department with on-site modules, a practice project and a thesis; content includes selection, HR development, leadership and teamwork.

    Source: University of Münster, Professional School · 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: Read the current admission rules and start dates on the Professional School page.

  • Running a temporary-work agency (permit under the AÜG)

    You hire staff and lend them to other companies. As lender you need a permit.

    Why you fit

    You know selection, fit and client contact from consulting; employer duties, lending law and business organisation are new.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    You apply online for the permit under the Temporary Employment Act at the employment agency responsible for your company seat; it checks reliability and capability, expertise and working conditions under § 8 AÜG.

    Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Erlaubnis zur Arbeitnehmerüberlassung · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    Fee for the first application usually 377 €; you must show liquid funds of 3,000 € per planned temporary worker, at least 15,000 €.

    Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Erlaubnis zur Arbeitnehmerüberlassung · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Read the permit page of the Federal Employment Agency and find out which agency covers your company seat.

  • Going freelance as a placement agent (placement contract under SGB III)

    You place job seekers into employment and advise them on it. Placement includes preparation such as assessing skills and career counselling.

    Why you fit

    You need the same assessment, market knowledge and negotiation skills as in consulting; new are the rules for contracts with job seekers.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    not documented yet
    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    not documented yet
    Salary
    not documented yet
    Particulars
    Contracts with job seekers need written form stating the fee. Advances are banned, and the fee for job seekers is capped at 2,000 € including VAT unless a placement voucher or an ordinance provides otherwise.

    Source: § 296 SGB III · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Your next step: Read § 296 SGB III and ask a legal adviser which contracts you will offer.

  • Dual bachelor in labour market management (University of the Federal Employment Agency)

    You advise and place people on the labour market in employment agencies, job centres and other bodies. The degree is dual with practice in the offices.

    Why you fit

    Your placement and advisory experience is a good basis for labour-market services.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Dual Bachelor of Arts at the Mannheim and Schwerin campuses; applications run through the Federal Employment Agency's application portal.

    Source: Hochschule der Bundesagentur für Arbeit · 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: Read the programme page and check the next application deadline.

  • Dual bachelor in counselling for education, career and employment (University of the Federal Employment Agency)

    You counsel people on education, career and employment. The degree is dual, with practice phases at the employment agency or job centre.

    Why you fit

    If you counsel people on career and fit, the degree builds on that and combines economics, law and social sciences.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Dual Bachelor of Arts at the Mannheim and Schwerin campuses; for the bachelor programmes the page names work at the Federal Employment Agency and, among others, in public administrations and with staffing providers.

    Source: Hochschule der Bundesagentur für Arbeit · 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: Read the programme page and compare it with the labour market management degree.

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Sought-after professional skills

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  • Contracting

Source: Stellenanzeigen (BA-Volltext) · As of 2026-11-01

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