Attribute

Typical gross salary

Statutory social coverage

Paid annual leave

Sick pay

Working hours / shifts

Bonuses / allowances

Collective agreements

Career progression & training

Relocation / visa support

Demand & job security

IT employees (Typical)

€45,000–€80,000/year; senior or specialist roles often higher

Public health, pension, unemployment, long‑term care,

25–30 days common (minimum 20 based on 5‑day week)

Employer continues salary up to 6 weeks; then sickness benefit via

Typically 37–40 hrs/week, flexible / hybrid arrangements common

Signing bonuses, performance pay, stock/RSUs, home‑office equipment

Common in larger firms / public sector; tech companies use

Employer‑sponsored certifications, training budgets, flexible upskilling

Employers frequently offer relocation packages, visa and tax support for skilled IT hires

High demand for cloud, DevOps, security skills; remote/hybrid options strong

Nurses (Typical)

€33,000–€60,000/year; senior/ICU/university roles higher

Same statutory coverage as other employees

25–30 days common; shift patterns affect scheduling

Employer continues salary up to 6 weeks; then statutory sick pay

Shift work (nights, weekends); max legal daily/weekly limits; shift

Shift premiums (nights, weekends, public holidays), Christmas/holiday

Many nurses covered by public‑sector TVöD/TV‑L or hospital

Formal specialisations (ICU,anaesthetics); employers often fund further nursing qualifications

Hospitals and agencies often provide relocation, recognition (Anerkennung) help, language

Very high and growing demand across Germany; structural shortage gives strong job security

Attribute IT employees (Typical) Nurses (Typical)
Typical gross salary €45,000–€80,000/year; senior or specialist roles often higher €33,000–€60,000/year; senior/ICU/university roles higher
Statutory social coverage Public health, pension, unemployment, long‑term care, Same statutory coverage as other employees
Paid annual leave 25–30 days common (minimum 20 based on 5‑day week) 25–30 days common; shift patterns affect scheduling
Sick pay Employer continues salary up to 6 weeks; then sickness benefit via Employer continues salary up to 6 weeks; then statutory sick pay
Working hours / shifts Typically 37–40 hrs/week, flexible / hybrid arrangements common Shift work (nights, weekends); max legal daily/weekly limits; shift
Bonuses / allowances Signing bonuses, performance pay, stock/RSUs, home‑office equipment Shift premiums (nights, weekends, public holidays), Christmas/holiday
Collective agreements Common in larger firms / public sector; tech companies use Many nurses covered by public‑sector TVöD/TV‑L or hospital
Career progression & training Employer‑sponsored certifications, training budgets, flexible upskilling Formal specialisations (ICU,anaesthetics); employers often fund further nursing qualifications
Relocation / visa support Employers frequently offer relocation packages, visa and tax support for skilled IT hires Hospitals and agencies often provide relocation, recognition (Anerkennung) help, language
Demand & job security High demand for cloud, DevOps, security skills; remote/hybrid options strong Very high and growing demand across Germany; structural shortage gives strong job security