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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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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