Pay under collective agreements

How much does a Leitender Oberarzt earn?

Under the collective agreement, the basic pay ranges from 11.127,50 € to 11.922,95 € per month, depending on pay group, step and collective agreement. The range is based on 2 collective agreements, which we have recorded in full. Supplements for night, weekend and public holiday duties are added on top and are not included in these tables.

The Leitende Oberärztin is the permanent deputy to the Chefärztin. The collective agreement also recognises the role of section head, who runs a clearly defined specialist area.

TV-Ärzte/VKA: doctors at municipal hospitals

Leitender OberarztPay group Ä4

Step 111.127,50 €
Step 211.922,95 €

Monthly amounts based on 40 hours per week, valid from 1.6.2026. Source

Section headPay group Ä4

Step 111.127,50 €
Step 211.922,95 €

Monthly amounts based on 40 hours per week, valid from 1.6.2026. Source

AVR Caritas Annex 30: doctors at institutions of the Deutscher Caritasverband

Leitender OberarztPay group IV

Step 111.127,50 €
Step 211.922,95 €

Monthly amounts based on 40 hours per week, valid from 1.3.2026. Source

Section headPay group IV

Step 111.127,50 €
Step 211.922,95 €

Monthly amounts based on 40 hours per week, valid from 1.3.2026. Source

Your step depends on your years of experience

The tables above show all steps. The calculator works out which one applies to you, using your weekly working hours and your years in the pay group.

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