What does a nurse earn in Hamburg compared to Bavaria?

Nursing salaries in Germany vary considerably depending on collective agreement and region. BA Entgeltatlas and Destatis: qualified nurse with vocational training — Hamburg: 36,000–46,000 euros (TVoeD or church collective agreement). Bavaria: 34,000–44,000 euros (strongly dependent on employer — Diakonie, BRK, municipal). Difference: Hamburg generally has slightly higher base salaries due to TVoeD application and Hamburg collective bargaining rounds. Bavaria often has supplements through metropolitan area allowances in Munich. Objection: actual total compensation depends heavily on the employer — Caritas, AWO, Red Cross, municipal employers have sometimes significant differences. ILO and BA skills shortage: nursing salaries are under upward pressure nationwide due to the acute skills shortage.