Teacher training in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Lehramtsreferendariat) is paid with trainee salaries (Anwärterbezüge). The base pay, your Beihilfe (the state health allowance for civil servants) and your health insurance decide together how you get through the training period. This guide shows the figures from the official advert and the points you still need to clarify.
Short answer: The trainee base pay for pay grade A 13 is 1,772.80 euros gross per month (status 1 April 2026, according to the dbb pay table, subject to promulgation). The state gives no figures for allowances or Beihilfe rates, so ask the employing office. Last updated: October 2026, pay may have changed since the advert.
The Key Points at a Glance
- The trainee base pay for pay grade A 13 is 1,772.80 euros gross per month (status 1 April 2026).
- The advert gives no allowance or Beihilfe rates for trainees. Ask in writing.
- The age limit for the training is set in section 18a para. 5 of the state civil service act (LBG M-V). Check the wording in the law.
- Union information points to a pay adjustment in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in 2026, so confirm the current figure.
- For voluntary statutory members the minimum assessment base for 2026 is 1,318.33 euros per month.
What Is the Trainee Base Pay in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
According to the dbb pay table, the trainee base pay for pay grade A 13 is currently 1,772.80 euros gross per month (subject to promulgation). Pay grade A 12 gives 1,739.79 euros. The trainee supplement, family allowance and pay steps are not included and may apply to you.
| Item | Figure | Status and source |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee base pay, gross (A 13) | 1,772.80 euros per month | dbb pay table, April 2026, subject to promulgation |
| Trainee supplement | Not stated | Ask the employing office |
| Family allowance | Not stated | Ask the employing office |
For a net estimate, use the income tax calculator of the Federal Ministry of Finance at bmf-steuerrechner.de. We do not calculate wage tax here.
Which Beihilfe Do Trainees Get in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
As a rule, civil servants on probation without children have a rate of 50 percent (status October 2026), and the state Beihilfe ordinance is decisive. The advert refers you to the contact persons in the state for allowances, Beihilfe and insurance. Ask in writing for your Beihilfe rate before you take out any supplement.
For comparison, the Hesse guidance names a uniform 70 percent for trainees. That applies only in Hesse and does not carry over. The Hesse figures are in our guide Teacher training in Hesse 2026/27.
What Does This Mean for Your Health Insurance?
Whether you stay in statutory insurance, receive Beihilfe or combine both depends on your status, and the advert does not settle that. If you stay voluntarily insured in statutory insurance, the minimum assessment base for 2026 is 1,318.33 euros per month (GKV-Spitzenverband). Details are in our guide Referendar gesetzlich versichert: So funktioniert die freiwillige GKV (in German).
How Do the Costs Add Up?
The 2026 calculation shows how the minimum contribution is built. Assumption: a supplementary contribution of 2.9 percent, the average. Your health insurer may charge a different rate.
| Component | Calculation | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance | 1,318.33 x (14.0 + 2.9) percent | 222.80 euros |
| Long-term care without surcharge | 1,318.33 x 3.6 percent | 47.46 euros |
| Long-term care with childless surcharge | 1,318.33 x 4.2 percent | 55.37 euros |
| Total without childless surcharge | 222.80 + 47.46 | 270.26 euros |
| Total with childless surcharge | 222.80 + 55.37 | 278.17 euros |
The childless surcharge applies from age 23 for members without children. The rates come from the GKV-Spitzenverband and the Federal Ministry of Health (both in German).
Which Questions Should You Clarify Before You Start?
- Get the trainee base pay and any allowances confirmed in writing.
- Ask for your Beihilfe status and the rate that applies to you.
- Clarify whether you stay in statutory insurance or need a supplement, and work through the costs.
- Align the dates for leaving university and starting the training, so there is no gap in cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
How up to date are these figures?
The pay table applies from 1 April 2026. Pay may have changed since then, which is why every figure carries its date. Ask the responsible office for current values.
Is the amount my net income?
No, 1,772.80 euros is the gross amount. For net figures use the calculator at bmf-steuerrechner.de.
Can I work a side job during the training?
Side activities need approval under state law. Clarify this before you sign any contract, because breaches can have consequences.
What if there is a gap between university and training?
Gaps between university and training are common. Our guide on Health insurance between exams and clerkship: avoiding a gap (in German) explains the transition.
What You Should Do Next
- Get the trainee base pay and allowances confirmed in writing by the employing office.
- Ask about your Beihilfe status and rate.
- Decide between statutory insurance and a supplement based on your expected costs.
- Plan the dates for leaving university and starting so that cover is continuous.
Related Guides
- Teacher training in Hamburg 2026/27
- Teacher training in Hesse 2026/27
- Health insurance between exams and clerkship (in German)
- Clerkship pay by federal state (in German)
- Beihilfe during training: entitlement, rate and application (in German)
Sources: dbb pay table Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, status April 2026, GKV-Spitzenverband, fact sheet on calculation parameters 2026 (in German).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
