Mediators are professionals who act as neutral mediators in conflict situations. Their main task is to promote communication between the parties to the conflict and to work together to find solutions that are acceptable to all parties involved. Mediators work in various fields, including family law, labour law, economic mediation and many others.
In Germany, the average monthly salary for mediators is between €2,900 and €5,200 gross for a 40-hour week, with an annual salary of about €47,000, with a range of between €40,600 and €57,700. Regional differences are pronounced, with salaries tending to be higher in cities such as Hamburg, Hesse and Baden-Württemberg. In Cologne, for example, the average salary is about €79,668 per year, with an initial salary of €45,185 and a maximum salary of €112,590.
In order to work as a mediator, a special training in the field of mediation is usually necessary. Many mediators also have a background in social sciences, psychology or law. There are various certified mediation courses and trainings that offer a well-founded training and often end with an examination. Additional further training in the field of the respective conflict topic can also be beneficial.
Mediators have a wide range of career opportunities. They can work in freelance professions, set up their own law firms or work in organisations and companies that offer mediation services. With experience, mediators can also work as trainers or lecturers and pass on their knowledge to aspiring mediators.
