How Much do Trainees in Germany Earn?

We spoke about points to consider when picking a trainee program in Germany, but how much do they actually earn? Here’s an overview of what trainees in Germany earn depending on the size of the company as well as the sector they work in.

Company size	Minimum Income	Average	Maximum Income
Small (< 101 Employees)	24.162 €	30.399 €	35.933 €
Medium (101 - 1.000 Employees)	30.246 €	35.162 €	42.228 €
Large (> 1.000 Employees)	36.050 €	43.806 €	49.566 €

Just as with employement, big companies seem to pay their employees much more than smaller companies.

Sector	minimum Income	Average	Maximum Income
Advertising and market research	16.851 €	23.000 €	27.222 €
Public Service	26.700 €	36.570 €	51.641 €
Media	28.681 €	38.817 €	42.091 €
Logistics	31.176 €	40.848 €	47.515 €
Consulting	32.289 €	41.765 €	44.626 €
Commerce	32.386 €	40.299 €	48.168 €
Automotive	33.421 €	39.445 €	47.744 €
Consumer Goods Industry	36.798 €	41.783 €	56.267 €
Telecommunication	37.919 €	41.038 €	50.693 €
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	38.512 €	45.687 €	53.517 €
Steel Industry	39.142 €	49.029 €	54.230 €
Energy	39.436 €	46.029 €	56.137 €
Pharma / Healthcare	39.683 €	45.583 €	52.195 €
Banking	39.965 €	52.608 €	64.062 €
Chemical and Process Engineering	41.462 €	50.872 €	63.029 €
Mechanical Engineering	42.010 €	47.305 €	57.265 €
Insurance	42.266 €	46.710 €	55.753 €
Construction	43.779 €	49.551 €	60.781 €