Tariff terms, decoded

Field notes for reading German pay

Grounded introductions to pay groups, experience steps, offer comparison, and the questions worth putting in writing.

Classification basics

Entgeltgruppe and Stufe are two different answers

One identifies the pay group attached to the role; the other places recognised experience within that group.

Offer decisions

Annualise guaranteed pay, normalise weekly hours, and keep conditional extras in their own column.

Conversation prep

A precise written question can reveal which agreement, table, step date, and allowance the employer actually used.