Painter in Magdeburg: New wage increase brings 110 euros more!

Painter in Magdeburg: New wage increase brings 110 euros more!

In the painter and painter trade in Magdeburg, there is gratifying news for the employees. On June 30, 2025, it was announced that the wages of painters increase to 19.10 euros per hour. For the approximately 400 full -time employees in 37 companies in the city, this means a monthly additional remuneration of around 110 euros. The wage increase applies retrospectively from April 2025 and is part of a new tariff agreement that is the result of extremely hard negotiations between IG Bau and the employers. Magdeburger News reports that the next leap is already being considered for the coming year.

The negotiations were extremely challenging. On March 7, 2025, a arbitration failed, but a successful compromise was achieved on April 11th, the contract was signed on April 15. The IG Bau has approved the new collective agreement, but sees the agreement as difficult because the employer side has made numerous concessions. The demand for an 8 percent wage increase was a central point. handwerk.com provides a comprehensive insight into the various stages of the negotiations and underlines the willingness to talk to the employer.

wages climb gradually

An important aspect of the agreement is the timetable for aligning wages between Eastern and West Germany. Until January 2027, wages will be raised to the western level in the eastern federal states. The corner wage in the west is currently 18.87 euros per hour, in the east it is 18.44 euros. As part of the new contract, Ecklohn will increase by 2.9 percent in April 2025 and a further 3 percent from June 2026. The Deutsche Handwerkszeitung also reports that the minimum wage for trained workers will increase to 15.55 euros from July 2025 before increased in 2026 to 16.13 euros.

In addition, trainees will earn 50 euros more per month in the painter and paint shop craft from August 2025. These increases apply to the next two years, which also increases the training fees.

The tariff agreement shows that despite difficult negotiations, a path has been found that is acceptable for everyone involved. Clear communication and the willingness of the dialogue are crucial to improve working conditions and wages in the craft in the long term. A positive sign for the future of the painter and painter craft!