Salary examples and other compensation-related information

On this page, you will find a selection of typical salary examples for various positions and experience levels. These figures serve as a guide; each new hire undergoes an individual assessment to determine their classification. You will also find an overview of our compensation system, the applicable collective bargaining agreements, and information on benefits.

This will help you understand how your commitment and experience at the University Hospital are rewarded, so you know exactly what to expect. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, our salary calculator shows you the earning potential in nursing and social services at the University Hospital. Transparent, fair, and tailored to your career path.

Nursing / Care Sector - Salary examples (for full-time employment)

Normal station

Pay Group: P3
Level 2: 3.452,89 €
Level 3: 3.663,83 €
Nursing Bonus: 127,53 €
Bonus for shift work : 170,00 € or 48,00 €

Areas with special nursing tasks

Pay Group: P4
Level 2: 3.663,83 €
Level 3: 3.842,36 €
Nursing Bonus: 127,53 €
Bonus for shift work: 170,00 € or 48,00 €

Normal station with completed specialist training

Pay Group: P5
Level 2: 3.982,00 €
Level 3: 4.187,98 €
Nursing Bonus: 127,53 €
Bonus for shift work: 170,00 € or 48,00 €

Areas where professional development is required - areas without professional development

Pay Group: P4
Level 2: 3.663,83 €
Level 3: 3.842,36 €
Nursing Bonus: 127,53 €
Bonus for shift work: 170,00 € or 48,00 €

Areas where further professional training is required - with further professional training

Pay Group: P5
Level 2: 3.982,00 €
Level 3: 4.187.98 €
Nursing Bonus: 127,53 €
Bonus for shift work: 170,00 € or 48,00 €

Hygiene and infection prevention areas - without further specialist training

Pay Group: P4
Level 2: 3.663,83 €
Level 3: 3.842,36 €
Nursing Bonus: 127,53 €
Bonus for shift work: 170,00 € or 48,00 €

Areas of hygiene and infection prevention - with advanced training

Pay Group: P5
Level 2: 3.982,00 €
Level 3: 4.187.98 €
Nursing Bonus: 127,53 €
Bonus for shift work: 170,00 € or 48,00 €

Midwives

Pay Group: P3
Level 2: 3.452,89 €
Level 3: 3.663,83 €
Nursing Bonus: 127,53 €
Bonus for shift work: 170,00 € or 48,00 €

Midwives (working in the delivery room)

Pay Group: P4
Level 2: 3.663,83 €
Level 3: 3.842,36 €
Nursing Bonus: 127,53 €
Bonus for shift work: 170,00 € or 48,00 €

Surgical / Anesthesia Technician

Pay Group: P4
Level 2: 3.663,83 €
Level 3: 3.842,36 €
Nursing Bonus: 127,53 €
Bonus for shift work: 170,00 € or 48,00 €
Nursing in the care pool
Pay Group: P4
Level 2: 3.663,83 €
Level 3: 3.842,36 €
Nursing Bonus: 127,53 €
Bonus for shift work: 170,00 € or 48,00 €
Poolbonus: 90,00 €

Central practical instructions (Mentor for trainees)

Pay Group: P5
Level 2: 3.982,00 €
Level 3: 4.187,98 €
Nursing Bonus: 127,53 €

Information relevant to remuneration for qualified nurses without management responsibilities

What are areas with special nursing responsibilities?

This includes employees working as wound managers, vascular assistants, breast nurses/lactation specialists, assistants in cardiac catheterizations, dilatations or angiographies, angiology assistants, aphresis nurses, palliative care nurses, pain nurses, and paraplagiology nurses.

What is advanced training in nursing?

Advanced nursing training is a part-time, supplementary qualification for registered nurses (e.g., registered nurses, geriatric nurses, or nursing professionals). It serves to acquire specialized knowledge and skills for specific nursing specialties (e.g., operating room, intensive care, oncology, endoscopy, nephrology, emergency room, psychiatry, psychosomatics, etc.). The training typically lasts 1.5 to 2 years, includes theoretical instruction and practical placements, and concludes with a state-recognized examination.

Are there annual bonuses, one-off payments, or other allowances?

All employees of Dresden University Hospital receive fixed annual bonuses and performance-related one-off payments in accordance with the respective applicable collective bargaining agreements. Overtime pay is provided for special forms of work (e.g., public holidays/weekend work).

Which allowances apply to me?

The allowances depend on the specific assignments and are regulated in the company collective agreement for non-medical staff under §16 and vary between €45.00 and €90.00.

Social services - salary examples (for full-time employment)

Social service

Pay Group: U9 FG1
Level 1: 3.610,54 €
Level 2: 3.878,18 €
Level 3: 4.052,51 €
Pay group supplement Annex A Section I: No. 1

Psychosomatic ward, day clinic (general)

Pay Group: U9 FG 1
Level 1: 3.610,54 €
Level 2: 3.878,18 €
Level 3: 4.052,51 €
Pay group supplement Annex A Section I: No. 1

Child protection

Pay Group: U10 FG3
Level 1: 4.056,06 €
Level 2: 4.333,64 €
Level 3: 4.651,47 €
Pay group supplement Annex A Section I: No. 11
Psychosomatic Medicine - Mother/Child Day Clinic/Trauma Outpatient Clinic
Pay Group: U10 FG2
Level 1: 4.056,06 €
Level 2: 4.333,64 €
Level 3: 4.651,47 €
Pay group supplement Annex A Section I: No. 5

Psychiatry

Pay Group: U10 FG2
Level 1: 4.056,06 €
Level 2: 4.333,64 €
Level 3: 4.651,47 €
Pay group supplement Annex A Section I: No. 11

Child and adolescent psychiatry and psychology

Pay Group: U10 FG2
Level 1: 4.056,06 €
Level 2: 4.333,64 €
Level 3: 4.651,47 €
Pay group supplement Annex A Section I: No. 11

Information relevant to remuneration for our social services department

Which allowances according to the pay group allowance Annex A Section I apply to me?

In U10 FG3, allowances are only paid from level 5 onwards.

re there annual bonuses or one-off payments?

All employees of Dresden University Hospital receive fixed annual bonuses and performance-related one-off payments in accordance with the respective applicable collective bargaining agreements. Overtime pay is provided for special forms of work (e.g., public holidays/weekend work).