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Technische/r Redakteur/in

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Training and degrees

  • Technischer Redakteur/Technische Redakteurin (Weiterbildung) (Ausbildung)
  • Technische Redaktion (grundständig) (Studium)
  • Technische Redaktion (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)

€4,974

Range per month (25% to 75%)

€3,842 – €6,451

  • Region: Germany
  • Applies to the occupational group KldB 92413 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

More about this figure

Minimum rates are not actual salaries and are listed in the pay scale section.

Your own calculation: hourly rate

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Pay scales and minimum rates

These are minimums if the stated scope applies to your employment. This is not legal advice.

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.

Which pay scale might apply to you?

We show no sector pay scale for this occupation. Check step by step: region, employer and sector, bargaining parties, scope and period, then the original text. A match means “possibly relevant, please check”, not “applies to you”.

BMAS collective agreement register

Career: possible moves

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

  • Chefredakteur/Chefredakteurin

    Medien & Redaktion

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    about 12 months

    Derivation

    What you bring: Partner Communication, Präsentation, Storytelling

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (4)
    • Presserecht
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Grundkenntnisse im Presse- und Medienrecht werden durch berufsbegleitende Seminare an Journalistenschulen oder Fachhochschulen aufgebaut. Schwerpunkte: Urheberrecht, Persönlichkeitsrecht, Gegendarstellungspflicht. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Redaktionsarbeit
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Redaktionelle Kompetenz wird durch schrittweise Übernahme redaktioneller Verantwortung im bestehenden Job aufgebaut — z.B. als stellvertretende Redaktionsleitung oder Ressortkoordination. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Redaktionsplanung
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Planung von Redaktionskalendern, Themenplänen und Produktionsabläufen wird durch Hospitation in Redaktionen oder praktische Übernahme von Planungsaufgaben im eigenen Bereich erlernt. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Social Media
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Social-Media-Kompetenz wird durch eigenverantwortliche Betreuung von Kanälen, Analyse-Tools und Redaktionsplänen aufgebaut. Ergänzend: Zertifikatslehrgänge zu Social-Media-Management bei IHK oder anerkannten Medienakademien. Wird neu aufgebaut.

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  • Content Marketing Manager

    Marketing, Medien & Kreativ

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    about 12 months

    Derivation

    What you bring: Analytics, Campaign Management, Content-Strategie, SEO

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (5)
    • A/B-Testing
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Strukturiertes Testen von Content-Varianten und Calls-to-Action wird durch eigenverantwortliche Experimente in Projekten erlernt. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Analytics
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Datenbasierte Auswertung von Inhalten und Kampagnen ist bereits vorhanden/übertragbar; Marketing-spezifische Kennzahlen werden durch Praxisprojekte ausgebaut.

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

        E-Mail-Marketing inklusive Verteileraufbau, Segmentierung und A/B-Tests wird durch eigenständige Projektarbeit erworben. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • SEO-Texten
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Textkompetenz ist vorhanden; das gezielte Einbetten von Keywords und die leserorientierte Strukturierung für Suchmaschinen werden durch Praxisprojekte und Fachpublikationen ergänzt. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Social Media
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Kanal-spezifische Aufbereitung von Inhalten und eigenverantwortliche Kanalbetreuung werden durch Praxisprojekte aufgebaut. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    Check this switch
  • Employer Branding Manager

    HR & People

    Editorially selected · Dataset as of 2026-05-24

    Rating: schwer

    about 15 months

    Derivation

    What you bring: Campaign Management, Content-Strategie, Partner Communication, Präsentation, Storytelling

    According to the dataset: qualification paths

    Show qualification routes (5)
    • Candidate Experience
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Gestaltung der Bewerber-Erfahrung entlang des Recruiting-Prozesses wird durch Hospitanz oder Mitarbeit in HR-Projekten aufgebaut. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Employer Branding
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Strategische Arbeitgebermarken-Kommunikation baut auf vorhandenen Stärken in Storytelling und Content-Strategie (bereits vorhanden/übertragbar) auf; HR-Methodik wird durch berufsbegleitende Praxis erworben.

    • Investor Relations
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Kapitalmarktkommunikation ist für Employer-Branding-Rollen nur am Rande relevant; Grundverständnis wird durch Selbststudium erworben. Wird neu aufgebaut.

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

        Kompaktkurs HR-Analytics an IHK oder Fachschule vermittelt die datenbasierte Auswertung von Recruiting- und Mitarbeiterkennzahlen. Wird neu aufgebaut.

    • Recruiting
      1 option
      • Praxiserfahrung
        Description from the dataset

        Grundlagen der Personalgewinnung werden durch Mitarbeit in HR-Projekten oder Hospitanz erworben. Wird neu aufgebaut.

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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”.

  • Master's in Communication and Media Management (Karlsruhe)

    You deepen technical communication, information management, language or media and design.

    Why you fit

    Your technical writing practice fits the technical communication focus. Work experience is not required for admission, but it helps you choose a specialisation.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Master of Science, taught in English. Specialisations: information management, technical communication, communication and language, media and design.

    Source: Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, programme profile · 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 profile and check the application deadline and admission rules in the examination regulations.

  • Technical Documentation certificate with tekom certification

    You learn the methods of technical documentation in a part-time extension course. Afterwards you can register for certification as a technical writer.

    Why you fit

    If you work in technical writing without a formal qualification, the certificate documents your knowledge. It places your experience in a recognised framework of methods.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    Extension course at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, fully online, with a project phase. It is accredited by tekom and entitles you to sit the tekom certification exam.

    Source: Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Technical Documentation course · 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: Ask the university about start dates and clarify with your employer who pays.

  • Certified Media Specialist (Bachelor Professional in Media)

    You take on specialist and lead tasks in media production, quality assurance and staff management. Costing projects is part of the job.

    Why you fit

    You know production and editorial workflows. The project paper with an oral defence draws on your planning and documentation skills.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    IHK exam in two parts: basic qualifications and action-specific qualifications with case tasks, a project paper, presentation and oral defence. Proof of vocational teaching aptitude is due before the last exam component.

    Source: IHK Dortmund, guide to further-training exams · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Duration
    The learning volume is usually at least 1,200 hours.

    Source: MFBAProMediaFPrV § 1 (4) · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    Upgrading-training BAföG funds course and exam fees as a Maßnahmebeitrag: 50 % grant, 50 % KfW loan, up to €15,000 of course costs. There is a legal entitlement and no age limit.

    Source: Federal ministry, Aufstiegs-BAföG · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Ask your IHK about admission and compare course providers.

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  • Certified Marketing Specialist (Bachelor Professional in Marketing)

    You develop marketing strategies, plan concepts and projects and evaluate processes. Leadership and collaboration are part of it.

    Why you fit

    You know content strategy, copy and editorial planning from your job. The qualification points towards content marketing and marketing management.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The exam leads to the recognised further-training qualification Bachelor Professional in Marketing, with the addition Geprüfter Fachwirt für Marketing. It sits on the second further-training level.

    Source: MarketFachwBAProFV § 1 · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Duration
    The learning volume is usually at least 1,200 hours.

    Source: MarketFachwBAProFV § 1 (4) · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Cost
    not documented yet
    Funding
    Upgrading-training BAföG funds course and exam fees as a Maßnahmebeitrag: 50 % grant, 50 % KfW loan, up to €15,000 of course costs.

    Source: Federal ministry, Aufstiegs-BAföG · As of 2026-10-31 (retrieved)

    Salary
    not documented yet

    Your next step: Read § 2 of the ordinance on admission and ask your IHK whether your experience counts.

  • Certified Vocational Educator (Berufspädagoge)

    You plan vocational learning processes, support learners and ensure quality in training institutions. Staff development and training marketing are part of it.

    Why you fit

    If you make technology understandable and build training or learning material, this path is close. It leads to roles in e-learning, training and staff development.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    The exam leads to the recognised further-training qualification Geprüfter Berufspädagoge. It shows you can work independently in in-company and external training.

    Source: BPädFortbV § 1 · 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 admission rules of the ordinance and ask your IHK about courses.

  • Project Manager (IHK certificate course)

    You plan and steer projects and own deadlines, resources and coordination. In technical writing this covers documentation projects tied to product releases.

    Why you fit

    You already coordinate specialist departments, translation and deadlines. The course gives you methods and a certificate for it.

    The route there

    Further training and exam
    IHK certificate courses run at training providers in cooperation with an IHK and end with the provider's own assessment, such as a test or project presentation. The result is not a public-law certificate.

    Source: IHK Darmstadt, requirements for IHK certificate courses · 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: Compare courses and ask about the exam format and the title of the qualification.

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