I’ve got 5 part-time jobs in Germany for you that no one is really talking about. These jobs will pay you much more than the minimum wage people earn in ordinary part-time jobs here. It doesn’t matter if you are an international student or not—all you have to do is pick one and take action.
So let me give you all the details and the amounts you can earn.
1. Tutoring – Help Students Improve Their Grades
It’s pretty common sense that there are always people who don’t perform well either in school or at university. People fail their exams, their grades go down, and they get really frustrated. Many of these students or their parents are desperately looking for tutors to help them.
You might be surprised to hear that a lot of people will pay you good money to get their grades and performance up. This is where tutoring as a student comes in.
You don’t have to be exceptionally good at a subject. If you are in university, it would be easy to teach a 7th grader maths, right? If you are skilled in maths, piano, computer science, or Latin, there are so many subjects where people are looking for guidance.
If you’re fluent in your native language or even English, offering language tutoring services can also be a lucrative thing to do. Many Germans want to improve their language skills and you can do private lessons or even join language schools here.
I often see flyers in the city—on traffic light posts—either looking for tutoring or advertising it. And what shocked me even more was the amount of money people were charging for these services or were willing to pay for them.
How to start tutoring in Germany?
- Search on university job boards
- Use social media or keep your eyes open for flyers in the city
- Reach out to professors, academic departments, or local tutoring agencies
How much can you earn?
- Normal tutoring: anything above €17/hour is good
- Advanced subjects: €20–€30/hour
- Group tutoring: much higher!
One of my buddies, Samir, offers Latin tutoring sessions. There’s a private school in his area that teaches Greek and Latin. He charges students €15/hour but does five of them at the same time—so he earns €75/hour as a university student!
Pro Tip: Target children from wealthy families or wealthy areas because they are willing to pay extra good money for high-quality tutoring. And remember—word of mouth is very important.
2. Consulting – Guide Companies and Get Paid Well
Consulting is no secret. People in consulting make big money, and as a student, you can get a piece of that. These jobs are more open for business students, but keep in mind, there are also other forms of consulting here, such as brand strategy, social media, etc.
How to get into consulting?
- Network with professors
- Join student consulting groups
- Search for “consulting working student jobs in Germany”
Many consulting groups are actively looking for student workers. If you are a qualified individual, you can get paid at least €20/hour or more.
One of my colleagues earns around €25/hour—and basically, all he does is prepare PowerPoint presentations and do some talking.
3. IT & Tech Jobs – High Demand, High Pay
Germany is not necessarily known for crazy tech and IT. They specialize more in cars, heavy industry, and pharma. But now, companies in Germany are realizing they are getting left behind and they’re trying to hire good talent.
There’s definitely a lack of skilled individuals in IT and you can capitalize on that. All around the globe, IT jobs are well paid and Germany is no exception.
If you have coding and software engineering skills, you can expect high salaries, even as a working student.
- Average hourly wages: €25–€30/hour
- Cities like Munich and Frankfurt are hotspots
One of my community members recently secured a position as a software development assistant in Frankfurt making €30/hour. I myself got offers around €25/hour in smaller tech companies in Munich.
4. Field Interviewer & Research Jobs – Get Paid for Surveys
No one really talks about this, but field interviewer and field researcher jobs can be quite lucrative.
A friend of mine recently started working as a field interviewer, conducting important surveys and interviews for various research projects and assisting in data collection.
It’s not glamorous, but often money is made with boring things. Hourly wages between €18–€25/hour are very common.
These jobs are a bit tricky to find, but you can check:
- University career portals
- Research institutions
- Specialized survey agencies
5. Filmmaking & Video Editing – Turn Creativity into Income
This one comes from my own experience. Filmmaking and video editing are extremely high-demand skills right now. Everybody wants to be on social media, companies want TikTok videos, YouTube content, or even podcasts.
If you know how to use a camera or edit with software like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, you can make a good amount of money.
- Minimum pay: €20/hour
- Advanced skills: €25–€30/hour as a working student
If you go into freelancing with a good portfolio, the income can be much higher.
Final Thoughts – Choose Smart, Earn More
You know all the basic jobs you can do as a student: waiting tables, delivery, etc.—but they usually pay minimum wage.
If you have the capacity, I highly recommend transitioning to one of the higher-paying jobs mentioned here. They can help you cover your living expenses, build extra savings, and even give you valuable experience.