Speech therapists work with patients who have speech, language, voice or swallowing disorders. The main task is to improve the patient's communication skills and social participation through targeted therapies. Speech therapists develop individual therapy plans and carry out various exercises to promote the patient's language skills.
Speech therapist salary in Germany
A speech therapist in Germany earns an average of 45,068 euros per year. The starting salary is 29,805 euros per year, while the salary ceiling is 59,460 euros per year.
Monthly salaries vary depending on experience and institution. Speech therapists with less than 3 years of experience earn about 2,806 euros per month, while experienced speech therapists over 55 years old earn an average of 3,601 euros per month.
In public institutions, the entry level salary is set according to the collective agreement and ranges from 2,635 euros – 3,074 euros gross per month, depending on educational qualifications and areas of responsibility.
Salaries can also vary depending on the federal state and city. For example, speech therapists in Augsburg earn an average of 51,112 euros per year, while in Berlin the average salary is 46,240 euros per year.
To work as a speech therapist, you usually need training at a state-recognized school for speech therapy or a degree in speech therapy. The training usually lasts three years and includes both theoretical and practical training content. Upon successful completion, you will receive state recognition as a speech therapist.
There are various career opportunities in speech therapy. In addition to working in practices or clinics, speech therapists can also work in research, offer further training or teach at speech therapy schools. It is also possible to specialize in certain areas such as dysphasia or swallowing therapy.
