Trainee pay in Baden-Württemberg has two parts: the allowances paid during your Referendariat (teacher or legal traineeship), and the health aid (Beihilfe) that covers part of your medical costs. Together they decide how much you have left for insurance and living costs. This guide shows the verified figures and where to check them.
Short answer: During your Referendariat in Baden-Württemberg you receive trainee allowances (Anwärterbezüge). According to the dbb salary table, the amount for pay grade A 13 is 1,786.46 euros gross per month, as of April 2026 and subject to publication. As the standard rate, health aid covers 50 percent of eligible costs if you have no children. Last updated: October 2026.
Key points
- Trainee allowances in Baden-Württemberg are 1,786.46 euros (A 13) or 1,753.53 euros (A 12) gross per month, according to the dbb table.
- These figures come from an overview that is subject to publication in the official gazette. Check the current law yourself.
- The standard health aid rate for civil servants on probation without children is 50 percent.
- The overviews reviewed list Baden-Württemberg as a state with flat-rate health aid (pauschale Beihilfe). The choice and its conditions are set by state law.
- For the rest of your costs you need cover, usually a private tariff.
How high are trainee allowances in Baden-Württemberg?
Trainee allowances are your pay during the period of preparatory service. The entry grade, meaning the pay band you are placed in, is decisive. The figures below come from the dbb salary table for Baden-Württemberg, as of April 2026, subject to publication in the official gazette:
| Entry grade | Trainee allowance, gross per month | As of |
|---|---|---|
| A 13 | 1,786.46 euros | April 2026 |
| A 12 | 1,753.53 euros | April 2026 |
Whether you are placed in A 13 or A 12 depends on your training route. It has not been verified whether primary school teacher trainees in Baden-Württemberg are still classified under A 12, so ask your employer which pay grade applies. For a net calculation, use the income tax calculator of the Federal Ministry of Finance (in German), since income tax depends on your personal details.
How does health aid work during the Referendariat in Baden-Württemberg?
If you are entitled to health aid when ill, you are generally not insured under statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung, GKV). According to § 6 para. 1 no. 2 of Social Code Book V (SGB V), civil servants are exempt from compulsory insurance in that case. Whether you are a civil servant on probation (Beamter auf Widerruf) or in a public-law training relationship (öffentlich-rechtliches Ausbildungsverhältnis) is governed by state law. Your appointment letter confirms your status.
The standard rate for civil servants on probation without children is 50 percent, set out in the state health aid regulation (Landesbeihilfenverordnung). With a child, the rate rises and the billing changes. Check the rule for your family situation before you decide.
Example: your share of a treatment bill
Assumption: you have no children and claim an eligible bill of 400 euros. The steps look like this:
- Health aid pays 50 percent of 400 euros, which is 200 euros.
- You bill the remaining 200 euros to your health insurance or pay it yourself.
- Over a year, several small bills add up to a considerable share of your costs.
- If you are unsure, ask for written confirmation that a service is eligible before the treatment.
Your share therefore depends on your costs and on what your tariff covers. The process of submitting claims is explained in more detail in our German guide on health aid during the Referendariat.
Which health insurance suits the Referendariat in Baden-Württemberg?
With 50 percent health aid you need a tariff for the remaining half. A trainee tariff of private health insurance (Anwärtertarif PKV) is designed for the training period. Beyond the premium, pre-existing conditions, benefits for dental and vision care and the way the tariff continues after you become a civil servant matter.
To compare statutory and private cover side by side, read the German guide on GKV or PKV during the Referendariat. For a personal assessment, Academycon offers a consultation, details under How we work.
What does flat-rate health aid mean in Baden-Württemberg?
With flat-rate health aid (pauschale Beihilfe) you receive a fixed monthly allowance instead of reimbursement at the standard rate. It is an option you choose, and the choice is usually binding or can only be changed under narrow conditions. Whether it pays off depends on your expected treatment costs and on your tariff. The overview of states is in the German guide on flat-rate health aid for trainees.
Before you decide, check the current state rules and ask for the conditions in writing. Once you have made a choice, it cannot easily be reversed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the net trainee pay in Baden-Württemberg?
A net amount depends on tax class, marital status, allowances and insurance, so I do not give a figure. The income tax calculator of the Federal Ministry of Finance works through your numbers. Health insurance is calculated separately, because civil servants pay different contributions from employees.
Does the amount also apply to legal trainees?
Not automatically. The table refers to trainee pay. If the legal status is set up differently, for example through a training allowance (Unterhaltsbeihilfe), other rules apply. The responsible office named in your appointment letter gives you the amount.
Do the allowances change during training?
Yes. The state adjusts its salary tables, and the figures for later years are set out in law. If you expect a step increase or an adjustment, clarify the timing with your employer. Plan first with the amount valid on your start date.
Do I get a family supplement if I have a child?
With children you usually receive a family supplement (Familienzuschlag), and the health aid rate rises. The exact amount follows the state salary table and depends on the number of children. Base your calculation on your actual family situation.
How do I apply for health aid?
Submit original receipts with the required details to your health aid office. Deadlines and forms are listed on the office documents. Keep your receipts carefully and note what you submitted and when.
What you should do now
- Check your appointment letter for your pay grade and legal status.
- Compare the trainee allowance with the current state salary table before you plan your budget.
- Ask your health aid office whether flat-rate health aid is an option for you and which conditions apply.
- Compare trainee tariffs by benefits and conditions before you commit before the start of training.
Related reading
- Civil Servant Health Aid During Training: Rates and Claims
- Trainee Teacher Salary in Germany by State
- Trainee Teachers in Statutory Health Insurance: How Voluntary Cover Works
- Referendariat: Anwärterbezüge nach Bundesland (in German)
Sources: Salary table for Baden-Württemberg 2026 by dbb (as of April 2026, subject to publication); § 6 SGB V, compulsory insurance exemption (accessed October 2026).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
