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Teaching / Education Average Salaries in Germany 2024

How much money does a person working in Teaching / Education make in Germany?


Average Monthly Salary
3,990 EUR
( 47,900 EUR yearly)

LOW
1,940
EUR
AVERAGE
3,990
EUR
HIGH
7,370
EUR
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Teaching / Education in Germany typically earns around 3,990 EUR. Salaries range from 1,940 EUR (lowest average) to 7,370 EUR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Teaching / Education domain in Germany exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Teaching / Education
Academic Advisor3,980 EUR
Academic Assistant2,660 EUR
Academic Coach3,900 EUR
Academic Librarian2,790 EUR
Academic Manager4,380 EUR
Academic Specialist3,240 EUR
Academic Staff3,040 EUR
Accompanist3,190 EUR
Achievement Coach3,920 EUR
Admissions Specialist3,290 EUR
Agricultural Sciences Teacher2,870 EUR
Anthropology Teacher3,240 EUR
Arabic Language Teacher2,810 EUR
Archeology Teacher3,050 EUR
Architecture Teacher3,590 EUR
Archivist2,740 EUR
Art Teacher2,790 EUR
Assistant School Principal4,170 EUR
Assistant Teacher2,550 EUR
Biochemistry Professor 5,250 EUR
Biology Teacher3,200 EUR
Blended Learning Specialist4,130 EUR
Bursary Scheme Manager3,460 EUR
Business Teacher3,360 EUR
Careers Advisor4,010 EUR
Careers Consultant3,950 EUR
Chemistry Teacher3,000 EUR
Chief Remote Learning Officer5,100 EUR
Child Care Coordinator3,030 EUR
Child Care Worker2,400 EUR
Childcare Worker2,370 EUR
Classroom Assistant2,430 EUR
Clinical School Psychologist4,510 EUR
Coding Coach3,360 EUR
College Aide3,880 EUR
College and Career Readiness Specialist4,030 EUR
College Dean6,890 EUR
College President6,790 EUR
Communications Teacher3,220 EUR
Community Education Officer2,680 EUR
Computer Science Teacher2,820 EUR
Computer Teacher3,020 EUR
Creative Writing Trainer3,520 EUR
Credit Counselor3,780 EUR
Cultural Studies Teacher3,010 EUR
Curriculum Coordinator3,580 EUR
Curriculum Developer3,960 EUR
Curriculum Specialist3,910 EUR
Dean of Faculty6,430 EUR
Demonstrator2,650 EUR
Deputy Controller of Examinations3,720 EUR
Digital Citizenship Educator2,920 EUR
Digital Literacy Instructor3,190 EUR
Director of Learning Technology4,240 EUR
Distance Learning Coordinator3,460 EUR
E-Learning Consultant4,140 EUR
E-learning Content Developer4,310 EUR
E-Learning Designer4,060 EUR
Economics Lecturer5,330 EUR
Economics Teacher3,050 EUR
EdTech Compliance Manager3,410 EUR
EdTech Consultant3,460 EUR
EdTech Content Creator3,170 EUR
Education Administrator3,560 EUR
Education Assistant2,790 EUR
Education Assistant Director3,840 EUR
Education Assistant Librarian2,330 EUR
Education Assistant Principal3,310 EUR
Education Assistant Professor4,310 EUR
Education Associate3,070 EUR
Education Consultant4,490 EUR
Education Consultant3,960 EUR
Education Coordinator3,110 EUR
Education Counselor3,700 EUR
Education Director5,500 EUR
Education Policy Analyst4,110 EUR
Education Program Specialist3,940 EUR
Education Researcher4,370 EUR
Education Resource Specialist3,260 EUR
Education Services Facilitator3,370 EUR
Education Technology Specialist3,600 EUR
Educational Content Writer3,930 EUR
Educational Data Privacy Officer3,690 EUR
Educational Psychologist4,940 EUR
EFL Teacher3,110 EUR
eLearning Trainer2,850 EUR
Elementary School Teacher2,580 EUR
Engineering Lecturer5,270 EUR
Engineering Teacher4,200 EUR
English Teacher2,820 EUR
ESL Teacher3,200 EUR
Faculty Assistant3,810 EUR
Foreign Language Teacher2,880 EUR
GED Teacher2,890 EUR
Geography Teacher2,970 EUR
Head of Mathematics Department4,130 EUR
Head of School5,010 EUR
High School Teacher3,480 EUR
History Teacher3,040 EUR
Infant Teacher2,260 EUR
Instructional Assistant3,310 EUR
Instructional Coach3,470 EUR
Instructor3,560 EUR
Kindergarten Teacher2,540 EUR
Language Instructor For Expatriate2,410 EUR
Law Teacher4,150 EUR
Learning Designer3,540 EUR
Learning Experience Designer4,550 EUR
Learning Management System Administrator3,500 EUR
Lecturer5,380 EUR
Librarian2,410 EUR
Library Assistant2,080 EUR
Library Director3,620 EUR
Library Specialist2,600 EUR
Library Technician2,240 EUR
Life Sciences Teacher2,990 EUR
Makerspace Coordinator and Facilitator2,740 EUR
Math Lecturer5,720 EUR
Math Teacher3,360 EUR
Mathematics Teacher3,450 EUR
Mentor3,350 EUR
Middle School Teacher3,190 EUR
Music Teacher2,960 EUR
Nursery Manager4,710 EUR
Nursery Worker1,920 EUR
Online Course Developer3,700 EUR
Online Course Instructor3,410 EUR
Online Learning Facilitator3,210 EUR
Online Tutor2,990 EUR
Paraprofessional3,990 EUR
Personalized Learning Specialist3,670 EUR
Physical Education Specialist3,210 EUR
Physical Education Teacher2,700 EUR
Physics Teacher 3,070 EUR
Political Science Teacher3,150 EUR
Post Doctoral Researcher4,950 EUR
Preschool Education Administrator3,480 EUR
Preschool Teacher2,560 EUR
Primary School Teacher2,790 EUR
Principal4,570 EUR
Product Specialist3,520 EUR
Professor - Accounting5,700 EUR
Professor - Architecture5,690 EUR
Professor - Biology5,400 EUR
Professor - Business Administration5,160 EUR
Professor - Chemical Engineering5,540 EUR
Professor - Chemistry5,920 EUR
Professor - Civil Engineering5,390 EUR
Professor - Communication5,240 EUR
Professor - Computer Science5,410 EUR
Professor - Dentistry5,530 EUR
Professor - Drama5,510 EUR
Professor - Economics5,840 EUR
Professor - Education5,640 EUR
Professor - Electrical Engineering5,760 EUR
Professor - English5,110 EUR
Professor - Environmental Engineering5,360 EUR
Professor - Foreign Languages5,390 EUR
Professor - Geological Sciences5,480 EUR
Professor - History5,420 EUR
Professor - Industrial Engineering5,270 EUR
Professor - Law5,610 EUR
Professor - Legal Support5,420 EUR
Professor - Liberal Arts5,550 EUR
Professor - Marketing5,690 EUR
Professor - Mathematics5,950 EUR
Professor - Mechanical Engineering5,700 EUR
Professor - Medical Administration5,640 EUR
Professor - Medicine6,880 EUR
Professor - Music5,160 EUR
Professor - Nursing5,200 EUR
Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences5,370 EUR
Professor - Philosophy5,310 EUR
Professor - Physical Therapy6,050 EUR
Professor - Physics6,130 EUR
Professor - Psychology5,460 EUR
Professor - Rehabilitation4,990 EUR
Professor - Social Work4,810 EUR
Professor - Sociology5,150 EUR
Professor - Special Education5,680 EUR
Psychology Teacher4,570 EUR
Public Management Assistant Professor4,460 EUR
School Counselor4,120 EUR
Science Educator3,050 EUR
Science Laboratory Assistant2,840 EUR
Science Teacher3,110 EUR
Secondary Mathematics Teacher3,020 EUR
Secondary School Teacher3,080 EUR
Special Education Advocate3,850 EUR
Special Education Teacher3,200 EUR
Special Needs Assistant2,690 EUR
Statistics Lecturer5,050 EUR
STEAM Educator3,030 EUR
STEM Educator2,920 EUR
Student Accounts Coordinator2,850 EUR
Student Development Specialist3,560 EUR
Student Employment Specialist3,320 EUR
Student Services2,860 EUR
Student Services Coordinator2,620 EUR
Student Support Manager3,800 EUR
Substitute Teacher2,530 EUR
Teacher2,860 EUR
Teacher Aide2,360 EUR
Teacher Trainer3,660 EUR
Teaching Assistant2,340 EUR
TEFL Teacher2,970 EUR
Training and Development Specialist3,950 EUR
Training Coordinator2,700 EUR
Tutor2,940 EUR
University Teacher5,030 EUR
Virtual Teacher2,670 EUR
Vocational Education Teacher2,890 EUR


Teaching / Education Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Germany

Median and salary distribution Germany Teaching / Education monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
4,280 EUR or more
10% of people earn
3,710 to 4,280 EUR
20% of people earn
2,470 EUR or less
65% of people earn
2,470 to 3,710 EUR
Minimum Salary
1,940 EUR
Median
3,830 EUR
Maximum
7,370 EUR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Teaching / Education in Germany range from 1,940 EUR (starting average salary) to 7,370 EUR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Teaching / Education is 3,830 EUR, implying that half of the workforce in Germany earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Teaching / Education in Germany earn less than 3,130 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 4,500 EUR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Teaching / Education in Germany. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 2,470 EUR to 3,710 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 2,470 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 3,710 EUR to 4,280 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 4,280 EUR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Teaching / Education in Germany having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Teaching / Education in Germany, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Germany costs anywhere from 19,100 EUR to 57,400 EUR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Teaching / Education / Germany

Salary comparison by gender Germany Teaching / Education monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Teaching / Education in Germany, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
4,110 EUR
Female-6%
3,880 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Germany for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Teaching / Education / Germany

How much are annual salary increments in Germany for individuals working in Teaching / Education? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Teaching / Education in Germany are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Germany Teaching / Education
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Germany / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Germany
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Germany is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Teaching / Education / Germany

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Germany Teaching / Education
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41% of surveyed staff in Teaching / Education reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 59% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
59%
No Bonus
41%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Teaching / Education / Germany


23 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Teaching / Education in Germany is 23 EUR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Teaching / Education in Germany is 11 EUR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Berlin4,550 EUR
Bremen3,940 EUR
Dortmund3,850 EUR
Dresden3,710 EUR
Dusseldorf4,180 EUR
Essen4,020 EUR
Frankfurt4,240 EUR
Hamburg4,470 EUR
Hannover3,620 EUR
Koln4,320 EUR
Leipzig3,790 EUR
Munchen4,400 EUR
Nurnberg3,550 EUR
Stuttgart4,090 EUR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Germany is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
3,740 EUR
Public Sector+5%
3,910 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Teaching / Education in Germany?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 3,830 EUR and 4,500 EUR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Teaching / Education in Germany ranges from 1,940 EUR to 3,130 EUR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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