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Germany - Teachers' salaries and allowances

Teachers' salaries and allowances

  • Teachers’ remuneration is regulated by collective agreement for pre-primary level and by top-level authorities for all other education levels.
  • The minimum qualification level for teachers is ISCED 7 at all education levels except at pre-primary where the requirement is ISCED 6. Induction training (12-24 months) is required. Teachers must pass a state examination or have a master's degree before the preparatory training.
  • The salary progression for teachers depends on change in responsibilities or position.
  • 75% of the teachers are civil servants and 25% have a public employee status.

School heads' salaries

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