In the field of adult education, you are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs for adults. You often work in educational institutions, adult education centers or companies and impart knowledge and skills in various subject areas, ranging from professional development to personal development courses.
Salaries for adult education instructors in Germany
In Germany, instructors in adult education earn an average gross salary between €38,000 and €58,000 per year. The median is €45,100 per year, with 50% of salaries above and 50% below this value.
The lower quartile of salaries is around €35,000 per year, while the upper quartile is around €52,000 per year.
Salaries vary slightly in different cities across Germany. For example, instructors in Munich earn an average of €51,100 per year, in Stuttgart €49,600 per year, and in Bonn €47,800 per year.
It should be noted that these figures are general salary indications and can vary depending on work experience, managerial responsibilities, and other factors.
A career in adult education generally requires a university degree in a relevant field. This can be, for example, education, social work or a subject-specific degree. Additional qualifications, such as further training as an adult educator, are also often useful and improve your chances on the job market.
There are many career opportunities in adult education. You can work as a trainer, lecturer or education manager and have the opportunity to work in various educational institutions or in business. With appropriate experience and further training, you can also move up into management positions and develop your own educational projects.
