Pay grades

11

A 6 – A 16

A13 top step

€6,323

gross / month

Highest grade

A 16

€8,731

Data status

2026

published

Top step by pay grade — Lower Saxony

A 6: Top step gross €3,417. A 7: Top step gross €3,649. A 8: Top step gross €3,941. A 9: Top step gross €4,182. A 10: Top step gross €4,675. A 11: Top step gross €5,191. A 12: Top step gross €5,708. A 13: Top step gross €6,323. A 14: Top step gross €6,981. A 15: Top step gross €7,857. A 16: Top step gross €8,731

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All pay grades in Lower Saxony

GradeEntryTop stepSteps
A 6€2,932€3,4178
A 7€3,027€3,6499
A 8€3,115€3,94110
A 9€3,282€4,18210
A 10€3,493€4,67510
A 11€3,948€5,19110
A 12€4,425€5,7089
A 13€4,937€6,3239
A 14€5,183€6,9819
A 15€6,297€7,8577
A 16€6,927€8,7317

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Frequently asked questions

Which pay grades exist in Lower Saxony?

Lower Saxony pays A-grades A 6 to A 16. Base pay ranges from €2,932 (A 6, entry) to €8,731 (A 16, top step).

How much does A13 earn in Lower Saxony?

A13 in Lower Saxony ranges from €4,937 to €6,323 gross; at the top step roughly €4,577 net remains.

How current are the tables?

Data status: 2026 (01.04.2026 – 28.02.2027).

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