Higher starting salary increases job satisfaction
A good starting salary still proves to be an ideal prerequisite for earning more in the course of the personal career path. But how to keep the balance in the job interview, between high poker and not sell below value? With a good preparation for the advertised job and a clear analysis of your own qualification, you are well prepared for the first negotiation to successfully start your career. In particular, the worsening skills shortage in Germany. The current foodjobs.de study on the starting salary in the food industry supports graduates who want a point landing in terms of salary negotiation.
On average, career starters in the food industry win an average gross annual salary of 38.400 €, including Christmas bonus and holiday pay. As high as ever, with 74% this year, the share of junior staff in the food industry is satisfied or even very satisfied with their salary. There are best starting conditions, as more than two-thirds (71%) find a job immediately (45%) or within the first three months (26%) after graduation.
"In fact, only 15% of graduates get a salary below 30.000 €, compared to almost two times three years ago, which is an indication that the entry-level salary study is on the one hand, and more prepared and self-confident students Salary negotiations, on the other hand, the companies have adapted their salary offer accordingly, "Bianca Burmester, CEO of foodjobs GmbH, takes stock of the results of five years foodjobs.de study on the starting salaries.
Moving for a higher starting salary
Entry-level salaries have risen significantly throughout the food industry. However, those who are flexible, for whom a move could mean a significantly higher starting salary: In the south of the republic in Baden-Württemberg, Hesse or Bavaria, graduates receive the highest salaries. Keeping in mind, however, should be the higher cost of living of these regions.
- • Baden-Wuerttemberg 40.900 €
- • Hesse 40.800 €
- • Bavaria 38.750 €
- • Hamburg / Bremen 38.350 €
- • Lower Saxony 37.850 €
- • NRW 37.300 €
- • Schleswig-Holstein 35.650 €
- • Berlin / Brandenburg 33.800 €
Vision pays off: earning more with Master
Also, if not everyone is a turbo student, the investment in the master pays off. And not just at the start, but also in the long term. Sometimes a master sets important signals when it comes to job development opportunities. Master graduates have proven to be more challenging. With a master, the above-average annual salary at 40.800 € is moving and making a significant difference with about 5.000 € to the Bachelor. Also rewarded are "very good English skills", the average gross annual salary with this additional qualification is also above average with 40.700 €.
Well prepared for the salary negotiation
The amount of the average gross annual salary consists of numerous different factors. For example, salaries vary widely depending on industry, industry, functional area, company size and region. Here it is necessary to deal with the average values in detail in order to be able to represent his position in the salary negotiations in a sovereign manner. It does not take that much - an honest inventory, where you stand with your qualifications, experience and ultimately a decision:
- • Determine your market value. Using data provided by foodjobs.de, it is very easy to determine where the salary of the desired job is moving. With the company-related factors as well as the own qualifications one can determine the salary level exactly.
- • Show what's inside you. Admittedly, it is a new situation - the start of working life. But everyone brings a profound education and skills that are sought after and important to the business. What distinguishes the individual applicant?
- • Define a clear goal in advance. Researching and analyzing everything does not help if you do not know what your starting salary should be. Everyone has a different life situation and lifestyle. Women should become even more self-confident, as they unfortunately still enter with less 10% salary than men.
The current results of foodjobs.de provide a detailed overview of the starting salaries in the food industry. Since 5 years, foodjobs.de conducts the online survey, which was answered by 3.114 professionals and young professionals (15.06.2015 to 05.08.2019).
More information about the study and downloading the infographic can be found at:
http://www.foodjobs.de/Einstiegsgehalt-in-der-Lebensmittelbranche
