At a glance
- 2026 legal minimum (year 1): €724 gross / month (BIBB).
- Then: €854, €977, €1,014 (years 2, 3, 4).
- Typical tariff average: often around €1,200 gross.
- From Morocco, that pay comes after B1 + contract + visa — not after a dinghy.
What is the minimum Ausbildung salary in 2026?
The Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) sets the legal floor (Mindestausbildungsvergütung) each year for dual training started that year.
For training started between 1 January and 31 December 2026:
| Training year | 2026 legal minimum (gross / month) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | €724 |
| Year 2 | €854 |
| Year 3 | €977 |
| Year 4 | €1,014 |
That is about a 6.2% rise versus the 2025 minimum (€682 in year 1). Source: BIBB / Bundesgesetzblatt.
These amounts are minima. A company tariff or a shortage occupation can pay more.
How much do people really earn (beyond the minimum)?
The minimum is not the “typical” wage. According to BIBB, in 2025 apprentices in tariff-bound companies earned on average €1,209 gross per month (all occupations and years combined).
Useful ranges for a Moroccan candidate:
| Sector (order of magnitude) | Pay trend |
|---|---|
| Public sector | Often above average (~€1,300) |
| Industry / commerce | Around or above €1,200 |
| Logistics / technical | Often solid, especially after year 1 |
| Crafts | More variable; lower average (~€1,090) |
| Hospitality | Varies by tariff and region |
| Healthcare / Pflege | Often higher, but rules can differ from classic dual training |
Pay rises each training year. A “€900 from year 1” contract is not rare in industry; a weakly tariffed trade can stay close to the floor.
Important: these figures are gross. Social charges, rent and living costs vary (Munich ≠ a small eastern town). Ausbildung pay helps you live, but it is not yet a qualified professional salary.
Is Ausbildung pay enough for a visa from Morocco?
For the training visa, Germany checks that you can cover living costs. If contract pay is too low, extra proof of funds (blocked account, sponsorship) may be required.
That is another reason to aim for:
- a shortage occupation (better pay + more contracts)
- a tariff-bound company
- certified B1 (Goethe or TELC), often required for the visa
See also: Germany visa and the Ausbildung 2026 guide.
Why this is not comparable to irregular migration
Ausbildung pay, even at the minimum, comes with a contract, insurance, legal status and a diploma. Irregular migration offers neither stable wages nor rights nor a future. Germany recruits prepared profiles, not undocumented arrivals. More: irregular migration vs the legal path.
How does a Moroccan get this salary legally?
- Choose an occupation that hires (healthcare, hospitality, crafts, logistics, industry).
- Learn German up to B1 in Marrakech — German courses.
- Certify Goethe or TELC — Goethe, TELC.
- Sign an Ausbildung contract with the pay written in — Ausbildung pathway.
- Apply for the training visa, then fly out, paid from the start of training.
To improve your odds: succeed in Ausbildung from Morocco.
What does Millennia change in Marrakech?
Ausbildung pay does not appear by itself. It appears after a file. In Gueliz, the Millennia Germany Desk helps you:
- raise German to B1 / B2
- prepare Goethe / TELC
- target a coherent occupation and contract
- connect contract pay with visa requirements
Contact us for a profile assessment.
Conclusion
In 2026, Ausbildung remains paid: €724 minimum in year 1, often much more depending on the occupation. It is not instant wealth. It is training pay that leads to a skilled job.
The real lever from Morocco is not a risky shortcut. It is German B1, a contract and a visa. Only then does the wage arrive every month — legally.
Contact the Millennia Germany Desk to see which occupation and pay level are realistic for your profile.