In the field of music jobs, you work in various functions that deal with the creation, production and distribution of music. This includes activities such as composing, producing, performing and managing music projects. It is a creative environment where you often work with other artists, producers and managers to create music and bring it to an audience.
In the music job sector in Germany, salaries vary depending on the position and location. A music manager earns an average gross salary of €42,700 per year, with a possible salary range between €36,500 and €53,400. Music managers in Munich have the highest average salary at €49,400, while in Bonn and Hamburg, the average salary is €45,900.
For musicians, the average gross salary is €44,000 per year, with a possible salary range between €36,600 and €53,100. The highest average salaries for musicians are found in Munich at €49,600 and in Stuttgart at €49,300.
Salaries can vary depending on work experience, managerial responsibilities, and other factors. There are currently 528 job openings for music jobs in Germany, of which 207 are part-time positions.
For many music jobs, a formal education in music or a related field is an advantage. This includes courses in music production, composition, music management or performance. Practical experience through competitions, performances or internships in the music industry is also very valuable and often crucial to gaining a foothold in this competitive field.
There are many career opportunities in the music sector. You can work as a composer, music producer, event technician, music manager or as an artist yourself. Many music jobs also offer the opportunity to work in different genres and media, be it live performances, film and television music or digital media. Further development through networking and training always opens up new perspectives.
