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Prompt Engineer

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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)
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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.

  • Content Strategist

    Medien & Redaktion

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Derivation

    What you bring: Analytisches Denken, Prompt Engineering, Qualitätsbewusstsein für Texte, Sprachverständnis & Content-Strukturierung

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (4)
    • SEO & Content Analytics
      1 option
      • Weiterbildung
        Description from the dataset

        muss neu aufgebaut werden — kompakter SEO-Grundlagen- und Web-Analytics-Kurs (Berufsverband oder Hochschule), wenige Wochen. Kein Pflichtzertifikat; ergänzend praktische Anwendung in eigenen Projekten oder durch Mitarbeit in einem Content-Team.

    • Marketing-Strategie & Zielgruppenanalyse
      1 option
      • IHK-Weiterbildung
        Description from the dataset

        muss neu aufgebaut werden — IHK-Zertifikatslehrgang Marketing oder Grundlagen Online-Marketing, berufsbegleitend, wenige Wochen bis Monate. Systematisches Denken, das du bereits mitbringst, erleichtert das strukturierte Zielgruppen-Denken.

    • Redaktionsplanung & Editorial Calendar
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        wird on-the-job durch Mitarbeit an oder eigenständige Erstellung von Redaktionsplänen neu aufgebaut. Sprachverständnis und Content-Strukturierung, die du bereits mitbringst, sind direkt übertragbar. Kein formales Pflichtzertifikat.

    • CMS-Systeme
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        muss neu aufgebaut werden — durch praktische Anwendung gängiger CMS-Plattformen on-the-job oder in eigenen Projekten. LLM-Engineering und systematisches Denken, die du bereits mitbringst, erleichtern das Einarbeiten in neue Tools. Kein Pflichtzertifikat.

    Check this switch
  • Trainer

    Bildung, Training & Beratung

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Derivation

    What you bring: KI-Tool-Wissen & Prompt-Design, communication, Qualitätssicherung für KI-Outputs

    What is still missing: adult education, Konzeption, Methodik, Training

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (4)
    • Didaktik & Erwachsenenbildung
      1 option
      • Weiterbildung
        Description from the dataset

        muss neu aufgebaut werden — berufsbegleitender Lehrgang Erwachsenenbildung/Pädagogik (Volkshochschule, Hochschule oder Berufsverband), wenige Wochen bis Monate. Kommunikation und Content-Strukturierung, die du bereits mitbringst, bilden eine gute Ausgangsbasis.

    • Seminarkonzeption & Curricula
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        wird on-the-job durch eigenständige Konzeption und Durchführung von Trainings neu aufgebaut. KI-Tool-Wissen und Content-Strukturierung, die du bereits mitbringst, sind eine direkte Grundlage für die inhaltliche Kursstrukturierung. Kein Pflichtzertifikat.

    • Train-the-Trainer-Methodik
      1 option
      • Zertifizierung
        Description from the dataset

        muss neu aufgebaut werden — Train-the-Trainer-Zertifikatslehrgang (Berufsverband oder Fachschule für Erwachsenenbildung), einige Tage bis wenige Wochen, einige hundert Euro. Kein gesetzliches Pflichtzertifikat, aber branchenüblich.

    • Corporate Training Formate
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        muss neu aufgebaut werden — durch Mitarbeit an betrieblichen Trainings und schrittweise eigenständige Durchführung. Kein formales Pflichtzertifikat; Kommunikation und Qualitätssicherung für KI-Outputs, die du bereits mitbringst, sind im Unternehmenskontext nützlich.

    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”.

  • AI Manager (IHK course certificate)

    You plan how an organisation adopts AI: find and assess use cases and draft an AI strategy. You support rollout and operation.

    Why you fit

    Your knowledge of LLMs and prompt design is the technical base. Strategy, rollout planning and project work are new.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    IHK certificate course with seven live-online modules, including generative AI in the company and planning the AI rollout. Final step: digital IHK exam with a project (ideally an AI strategy for your company), presentation and discussion.

    Source: IHK Aachen, Online-Zertifikatslehrgang KI-Manager/-in (IHK) · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    The provider states a course duration of 64 hours and, separately, about 25 course hours of self-study; the page does not say whether the 64 hours include the self-study. The listed run is 08.02. to 20.05.2027, each session 5 to 8 pm.

    Source: IHK Aachen, Online-Zertifikatslehrgang KI-Manager/-in (IHK) · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Compare dates at your IHK and read the course info sheet.

  • AI Risk Manager (IHK course certificate)

    You assess risks of AI systems, such as bias and ethical issues. You help build risk management for AI applications.

    Why you fit

    You know the weaknesses of language models from daily work, such as faulty outputs and bias. That is a head start in risk assessment.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    IHK certificate course on specific AI risks, risk management basics, ethics and bias. You get the certificate after a final presentation and at least 80 percent attendance.

    Source: IHK Düsseldorf, KI-Risiko-Manager/-in (IHK) · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Ask the provider for current dates and conditions.

  • Marketing Specialist (Bachelor Professional, IHK)

    You develop marketing strategies and plan concepts and projects. You analyse and assess marketing processes.

    Why you fit

    As a prompt engineer you structure language and check text quality. That supports content strategy; audience analysis and marketing strategy are what you add here.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    IHK advanced qualification with four fields of action (including developing marketing strategies); exam with two written case tasks plus presentation and oral discussion. Classified at DQR level 6 (bachelor level). You can gain the required experience during the course.

    Source: IHK Nord Westfalen, Fachwirt für Marketing · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Ask your IHK for an admission check and compare course providers on wis.ihk.de.

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  • Certified Vocational Educator for Training and Continuing Education

    You plan, design and support learning processes in vocational education. You take exams including a discussion on teaching practice.

    Why you fit

    You explain AI tools and prompt methods and check results. That is a base for training work; didactics and education planning are what you learn here.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Nationally regulated advanced exam with three parts: learning processes and coaching, planning processes in vocational education, vocational teaching practice (project, presentation, discussion). Admission with an apprenticeship of at least three years plus one year of experience, or another recognised apprenticeship plus two years of experience; in both cases you also need the AEVO exam or a comparable vocational and work-pedagogical qualification.

    Source: AWPädFortbV, § 2 bis § 6 · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    not documented yet
    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    Aufstiegs-BAföG funds preparation for advanced qualifications, full or part time, if you meet the admission requirements. A master's degree as your highest degree rules out funding.

    Source: Aufstiegs-BAföG (BMBFSFJ), Wer wird gefördert? · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Check with your IHK whether your training and experience meet admission under § 2.

  • Certified Specialist in AI and Machine Learning (IHK)

    You implement AI and ML solutions, analyse requirements and advise. You design concepts for use in IT.

    Why you fit

    You know LLMs and their limits. This adds a systematic technical foundation.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    IHK advanced qualification at DQR level 5. Exam: two practical written tests, a presentation on a topic of your choice and an oral discussion. Admission, among others, with at least 60 ECTS in a related degree plus two years of experience, or at least four years of relevant experience.

    Source: IHK-Bildungshaus Region Stuttgart, Berufsspezialist · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    About 400 teaching hours, part time or online depending on the course.

    Source: IHK-Bildungshaus Region Stuttgart, Berufsspezialist · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Have the IHK clarify which admission route applies to you.

  • IT Specialist for Application Development (apprenticeship)

    You develop software solutions for internal and external customers. You assure quality, program, run IT systems and advise.

    Why you fit

    If you want to build chatbots or AI applications, software development is often missing. The apprenticeship covers programming, quality assurance and IT security.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Dual apprenticeship in industry and commerce under the IT specialist training regulation of 28.02.2020. Partial qualifications are possible; after all required ones you can apply for admission to the final exam.

    Source: BIBB, Fachinformatiker/-in Anwendungsentwicklung · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    36 months.

    Source: BIBB, Fachinformatiker/-in Anwendungsentwicklung · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Talk to the IHK about partial qualifications and to companies about a training place.

  • Master's in Data Science (University of Mannheim)

    You learn machine learning, data mining and large-scale data management. Electives cover deep learning, text analytics and computer vision.

    Why you fit

    You know how language models behave from practice. The degree gives the mathematical and technical depth behind it.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Master's programme taught in English, with core areas machine learning, data mining, large-scale data management, and data security and privacy.

    Source: Universität Mannheim, Master in Data Science · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

    Duration
    4 semesters (2 years), about 120 ECTS credits.

    Source: Universität Mannheim, Master in Data Science · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Read the admission rules and check the deadlines on the programme page.

  • Master's in Computational Linguistics (University of Stuttgart)

    You study natural language processing and computational linguistics. The programme is taught in English.

    Why you fit

    You work daily with language models and language structure. The degree deepens linguistics and NLP scientifically.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Master's programme in English. Application for the winter semester from 15 May to 15 July, for the summer semester from 1 December to 15 January. With a linguistics background you must take an introduction to programming in the winter semester.

    Source: Universität Stuttgart, Computational Linguistics M.Sc., Bewerbung · As of 2026-10-31 (abgerufen)

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

    Your next step: Check the summer-semester deadline and your documents in the application portal.

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