Computer linguists are concerned with the development and application of algorithms and technologies that serve to analyze and process natural language, including the processing of texts, language synthesis, and automated translation.
In Germany, the average salary of a computer linguist can be expected to be between €44,600 and €62,500 per year, while in the field of natural language processing (NLP) the average salary is €51,63.048 per year, with a range of €55,545 to €77,061 per month.
In order to work in the field of computer linguistics, a university degree in computer science, linguistics or a related field is usually required. Many jobs also require knowledge in machine learning and artificial intelligence, which can be deepened by corresponding additional qualifications or projects.
The career opportunities for computer linguists are diverse: they can work in IT companies, research institutes or even in linguistics, for example, they can rise to management positions in software development projects or in scientific research.
