Highest Paid Ausbildung in Germany — What to Choose

Quick summary

While Ausbildung salaries (Ausbildungsvergütung) vary by sector, region and year of training, historically higher-paying vocational tracks include IT (Fachinformatiker), Mechatronics / Industrial roles, and certain technical engineering apprenticeships. Nursing and hospitality can also offer competitive packages depending on employer and location.

Estimated salary ranges (typical)

Below are typical monthly gross training stipends (approximate) — actual values vary with employer and state (Bundesland):

Ausbildung	Typical monthly stipend (approx.)	Notes
IT Specialist (Fachinformatiker)	€900 – €1,300	Often higher in later years and for large tech employers
Mechatronics / Industrial Mechanic	€850 – €1,200	High demand in manufacturing regions
Nursing (Pflegeausbildung)	€1,000 – €1,400	Healthcare demand increases pay in many regions
Hotel & Hospitality	€700 – €1,000	Varies widely by hotel category and city

Why some Ausbildung jobs pay more

Skill shortage: sectors with shortages (IT, mechatronics) often pay better.
Complexity of training: technical and healthcare roles require more training and liability.
Employer size: larger companies often offer better stipends and benefits.

Choosing a high-paid Ausbildung — practical advice

Choose roles with long-term career prospects (IT, engineering) and ensure you can meet language & credential requirements. Use internships and short courses to strengthen your CV before applying.

Explore our course directory and application guide to plan your path.

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