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

The monthly payment of the Vocational Training Compensation (Ausbildungsvergütung) usually occurs at the end of the month or at the beginning of the following month. The exact payment date is specified in the training contract (Ausbildungsvertrag) and must comply with the legal requirements according to § 18 BBiG.

The due date for the payment of vocational training compensation (Ausbildungsvergütung) is legally regulated. According to § 18 of the Vocational Training Act (BBiG), the compensation must be paid no later than the last working day of the month. A delayed payment constitutes a violation of legal regulations.

From the gross vocational training compensation (Ausbildungsvergütung), deductions are made for social security (health, long-term care, pension, and unemployment insurance) as well as, if applicable, for taxes. The amount of deductions depends on the level of compensation and individual tax characteristics.