As a prosecutor, you are responsible for the prosecution of crimes, including the examination of evidence, the prosecution in court, and the representation of the public prosecution in criminal proceedings.
In Germany, the salary for prosecutors varies according to the federal state and salary group. Career starters earn in the salary group R1 between 4.000 and 4.800 euros gross per month. In Bavaria, the starting salary is e.g. 4.483.70 euros, while in Berlin it is 4.480.25 euros. With increasing experience, the salary in the R1 group can rise to 7.62 euros. Federal prosecutors and supervisors Federal prosecutors earn in the salary groups R2 to R4 between 5.570 euros and 6.43 euros gross per month. General prosecutors and Federal Court lawyers can earn between 1.200 and 1.600 euros gross.
In order to work as a prosecutor, you usually need to have completed a law degree and the second state legal examination. After the studies, there is usually a multi-year vocational orientation, which is supplemented by practical experience in the judiciary and administration.
There are many career opportunities in the public prosecutor's office, and you can work in a variety of fields, such as business law, international law, or cybercrime, and as your professional experience increases, you may be able to fill leadership positions in the public prosecutor's office or in other areas of the judiciary.
