Best-paying Ausbildung trades for Indians in 2026

The statutory minimum training wage in 2026 runs from €724/month in Year 1 to €1,014/month by Year 4. But the sector you choose changes the picture a lot.

Highest-paying sectors

• Healthcare and IT consistently rank at the top — often €1,040–1,300/month even in early years.
• Mechatronics and technical trades pay strongly and have deep demand.
• Hospitality and culinary trades usually start closer to the legal floor.

Beyond the headline wage

Employers bound by a collective agreement (Tarifvertrag) tend to pay more — the bargained average was €1,133/month in 2024. And after you complete your Ausbildung, Section 20 grants an 18-month job-search permit, opening skilled-worker salaries.

Pick a trade that fits your background and German level — the strongest matches (and best offers) go to candidates with solid German.