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First: What is TV-Ärzte?
TV-Ärzte is short for Tarifvertrag für Ärztinnen und Ärzte (“collective agreement for doctors”) and includes:
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TV-Ärzte VKA: for municipal hospitals (Kommunale Kliniken)
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TV-Ärzte TdL: for state university hospitals (Unikliniken)
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TV-Ärzte Charité and TV-Ärzte Helios: special contracts for certain institutions
Second: Official pay scale – TV-Ärzte (VKA)
Valid since 01.01.2024
| Level | Experience | Monthly gross salary (Brutto) |
|---|---|---|
| Ä1 | Year 1 | €5,264 |
| Ä2 | Year 2 | €5,617 |
| Ä3 | Year 3 | €5,938 |
| Ä4 | Year 4 | €6,306 |
| Ä5 | Year 5 | €6,737 |
| Ä6 | Year 6+ | €7,076 |
Brutto = before taxes and social insurance deductions
Salary increases automatically with each year of experience according to this table.
Third: Additional allowances (Zulagen)
| Type | Value / rate |
|---|---|
| Night work (Nachtarbeit) | +15–25% per hour |
| Weekend shifts | +25% |
| On-call duty (Bereitschaftsdienst) | Calculated as a percentage of the regular wage |
| Overtime compensation | Time off in lieu or extra pay |
Fourth: What remains after taxes? (Netto)
Depends on personal situation (income tax, marital status, insurance…)
| Situation | Net salary (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Single, tax class 1 | €3,000–€3,300 |
| Married + child, tax class 3 | €3,600–€3,800 |
| With church tax (Kirchensteuer) | €50–€60 less per month |
Fifth: Differences by hospital type
| Hospital type | Salary details |
|---|---|
| Municipal hospital (VKA) | As in the table above |
| University hospital (TV-Ärzte TdL) | Very close to VKA (+/- €100) |
| Private clinic | Individual negotiation – may be higher or lower |
| Charité (Berlin) | Special contract with extra allowances and bonuses |
Sixth: Additional benefits (Nebenleistungen)
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual leave | 30 days per year |
| Training allowance (Fortbildungskosten) | Course costs covered |
| Family support | Paid maternity/paternity leave |
| Excellent health insurance | Public or private depending on status |
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