Fundamentals of Vocational Training Compensation (Ausbildungsvergütung) in Vocational Training (Ausbildung) in Germany 2025

Vocational Training Compensation (Ausbildungsvergütung) is the monthly remuneration that apprentices receive from the training company (Ausbildungsbetrieb) during their dual vocational education and training (Berufsausbildung). It is paid for the work performed as part of the training and provides a financial foundation for covering living expenses.

The Vocational Training Compensation (Ausbildungsvergütung) aims to financially support trainees during their dual training and to honor their work performance within the company. It contributes to covering living expenses and promotes the motivation and professional integration of the trainees.

The legal regulations on vocational training compensation (Ausbildungsvergütung) are defined in the Vocational Training Act (Berufsbildungsgesetz, BBiG). They establish the obligation to pay reasonable compensation, its annual increase, as well as the rights of apprentices to timely and complete payments.