TV KB — Pay table 2026
All pay groups and levels for 2026 — filter by group, with heatmap and level highlight.
Salary table 2026
| Pay group | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
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| K2 | 2.683,00 € | 2.745,00 € | 2.841,00 € | 2.974,00 € | 3.129,00 € | 3.205,00 € |
| K3 | 2.833,00 € | 2.909,00 € | 3.021,00 € | 3.180,00 € | 3.432,00 € | 3.517,00 € |
| K4 | 3.129,00 € | 3.215,00 € | 3.352,00 € | 3.545,00 € | 3.741,00 € | 3.834,00 € |
| K5 | 3.315,00 € | 3.391,00 € | 3.525,00 € | 3.701,00 € | 3.910,00 € | 4.008,00 € |
| K6 | 3.484,00 € | 3.557,00 € | 3.671,00 € | 3.828,00 € | 4.099,00 € | 4.201,00 € |
| K7 | 3.654,00 € | 3.750,00 € | 3.889,00 € | 4.093,00 € | 4.360,00 € | 4.469,00 € |
| K8 | 3.989,00 € | 4.123,00 € | 4.326,00 € | 4.608,00 € | 4.969,00 € | 5.094,00 € |
| K9 | 4.296,00 € | 4.420,00 € | 4.610,00 € | 4.875,00 € | 5.142,00 € | 5.271,00 € |
| K10 | 4.608,00 € | 4.768,00 € | 5.001,00 € | 5.337,00 € | 5.676,00 € | 5.818,00 € |
| K11 | 5.054,00 € | 5.283,00 € | 5.631,00 € | 6.118,00 € | 6.377,00 € | 6.537,00 € |
| K12 | 5.539,00 € | 5.819,00 € | 6.236,00 € | 6.823,00 € | 7.258,00 € | 7.439,00 € |
| K13 | 5.915,00 € | 6.218,00 € | 6.616,00 € | 7.144,00 € | 7.765,00 € | 7.959,00 € |
| K14 | 6.292,00 € | 6.630,00 € | 7.075,00 € | 7.661,00 € | 8.356,00 € | 8.564,00 € |
More about this agreement
Level progression, special payments and other key facts are on the overview page.
Frequently asked questions
Q1When does the 2026 pay table apply?
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This table applies 01.01.2026 – 31.12.2026. Values are monthly gross pay in euros (full-time).
Q2Which table is current?
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The current version is 2026. Older tables are available via the year selector above the table.
Q3Where are level progression and special payments?
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Level progression, special payments, working hours, vacation and notice periods are on the TV KB overview page — not in the year table.
Back to TV KB →Q4How do I calculate my net pay?
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In the salary calculator, pick your pay group and level — gross, net and special payments are calculated for your agreement.
Open calculator →Q5How many pay groups does the 2026 table include?
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The 2026 table includes 13 pay groups with up to 6 levels per group.
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