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Salaries Salaries in science and research in Germany

The latest articles about salaries in research and development. Find out about starting salaries for young scientists and what you can earn as a researcher in industry, at a research institute or at a university.

Professor salaries – what does a professor earn in Germany?

Professors and junior professors in Germany are paid according to the W salary scale, with base pay varying among the states.

Salaries - what researchers and developers earn

The current salary report shows how much researchers and developers can earn - and which industries pay particularly well.

Salaries in the natural sciences

Researchers and developers have the best prospects of a good salary if they choose a career in industry. An analysis of the current salary levels.

Doctorate salaries: What does a doctoral candidate earn in Germany?

A doctoral degree will certainly only help you to become rich in an idealistic sense. The first contract for a PhD position should have a term of at least one year - after which, graduates are rewarded with their first salary increase.

Life science salary

The Life Sciences belong to the most prosperous industries in Germany. What earning opportunities are to be expected in the life sciences and what prospects are there? An overview.

What chemists earn

The working areas of chemistry graduates are as diverse as their salaries - factors that have a positive effect on salary include postgraduate qualifications, working in industry and management responsibility.

Postdoc salaries – what do Postdocs earn?

Many postdocs are academic staff working at a university or research institution. Their salary is governed by a collective agreement. How much do they earn?

Teacher salary: How much does a teacher in Germany earn?

From children learning their abc's in a Bavarian elementary school to high school graduates at a Bremen grammar school, a teacher's salary and career prospects depends on where and who they teach. There are often drastic differences between school types and federal states.

Salary Software developer Germany – specialist salary particularly high

Software developers work in almost all industries. Modern information technology is used everywhere from business and administration to social and artistic fields. Due to the wide range of applications, software developers are in demand and are well paid.

Pharmacy: Doctorate is a key to top salaries

About one fifth of graduates decide to reap the benefits of a doctorate in pharmacy, Salary and career prospects gain a clear head start if graduate studies are followed by a successful doctorate.

Attractive salary prospects for engineers

It comes as no surprise: Engineers in Germany have good salaries. But what exactly does that mean, and what are the main factors which influence an engineer's salary? academics.com reports on the current findings and facts.

Salary dentistry

Dentistry is generally considered to be a crisis-proof industry with a future. Many prospective dentists choose the career due to the secure livelihood and an above-average salary, although ongoing changes to the operation of practices do have an impact.

What does an architect earn in Germany?

Architects not only design individual houses, their ideas can shape entire city districts. The salary they receive for designing, planning and constructing depends heavily on industry and their place of work.

Salary project management: Who earns how much in Germany?

You pull the strings and always have an overview: Project managing director are responsible for organising and coordinating projects – sometimes over several years. Not an easy task, but it is attractive due to the good salary prospects.

Salary researchers Germany: What do researchers earn?

Researchers are employed by a university or research institution, and their salary is set on the basis of a collective agreement. The salary of researchers depends on the relevant professional experience.

What does a lecturer earn in Germany?

They run language courses, lecture in front of managing directors or teach computer skills: Lecturers specialise in a very wide range of fields. This is also reflected in their salaries.

Salary psychologist: Prospects for young professionals and experienced people

People often start studying of psychology due to a desire to understand human nature and shape social contexts. However, the choices made while planning these studies will set the course of your future career as a psychologist.

Social work: Salary of social education workers and social workers

The profession "social work" is very popular in Germany. The variety of jobs in this area and prospects for quick career entry speak for themselves – but what about the salaries of social education workers and social workers?

What salary will I receive as a trainee?

The term trainee has long ceased to be a synonym for long-term interns or low-paid career starters. Although trainees lag behind direct career entrants in terms of earnings, they often gain experience that pays off in their future careers.

How much does a managing director earn?

The role of a managing director is associated with a lot of responsibility – for the company, the employees and the budget. These are just a few of the factors that determine the salary among executives.

Academic salary in Germany

The tariff structure for academics' salaries is very transparent in Germany. This is a good approach in light of the many different payment models in academia. It is important to note that this career will not make you rich!

What physicists earn: Salary and influencing factors

Physicists working in the private sector can expect a salary significantly higher than average. If physicists remain in teaching and research, diverse opportunities are available, but are associated with a fairly average income.

Product management salary: A well-paid job

There's no doubt: Product managing directors are in demand. For graduates, this is an advantage, as opportunities for entry and career opportunities in the field are good – as is the salary.

How much do bioinformaticians earn?

Bioinformatician graduates are highly desirable specialists. But is this high demand also reflected in their salary? It all depends on their chosen career path.

How much do biomedical scientists earn?

Biomedical scientists study the causes of diseases - demand in this field is high. In the following, we will discuss whether this is also reflected in the salary.

What mechanical engineers earn

Mechanical engineers earn above average starting salaries and can increase their salaries significantly over the course of their career - even without a doctorate.

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