Having Your Application Written Professionally: What Does It Cost in 2026?
Professional application services in Germany cost between 50 and 1,000 euros in 2026 — depending on scope, quality and provider. A single CV typically runs 80–250 euros, a complete package (CV + cover letter + LinkedIn) between 250–500 euros. In this article, you'll learn what the market charges, what you get for your money and what to look out for when choosing a provider.
Anyone looking to make a career change will sooner or later face the question: Is it worth having your application professionally written? The answer depends on how much you invest — and what you get in return. Because the price range on the German market is enormous: from a 50-euro CV template to 1,000-euro career coaching, everything is available.
To make sure you're not buying a pig in a poke, we've researched, compared and evaluated the current prices for 2026. You'll learn what individual services cost, what's specifically included in myjobhub's pricing and why the cheapest provider is rarely the best.
What does a professional application cost? — Market overview
The German market for application services is confusing. Between freelancer platforms, career consultancies and specialised services like myjobhub, there are major differences — not just in price, but above all in quality, personalisation and results.
| Service | Market Price Range | myjobhub |
|---|---|---|
| CV only | €50–€250 | from €149 (Basis) |
| CV + Cover Letter | €150–€400 | €279 (Pro) |
| Complete Package | €250–€600 | €449 (Komplett) |
| Premium / Job Search | €500–€1,000+ | €899 (Jobsuche) |
Important: Low prices often mean template-based approaches without individual tailoring to the target role. High-end providers, on the other hand, offer personal consultation, multiple revision rounds and strategic positioning. What matters is not the price alone, but the value for money.
Your application is an investment in your next career step — not just a document.
myjobhub Editorial TeamWhat's included in the price at myjobhub?
Unlike many providers, at myjobhub you're not paying for a generic template but for an individual application process tailored to your target role. Here's an overview of the packages:
Basis (from €149)
- Professional CV, individually created
- ATS-optimised layout
- 1 revision round
Pro (€279)
- CV + tailored cover letter
- Aligned to a specific target role
- ATS optimisation + keyword analysis
- 2 revision rounds
Komplett (€449)
- CV + cover letter + LinkedIn profile optimisation
- Strategic positioning for your target market
- ATS optimisation + keyword analysis
- 3 revision rounds
Jobsuche (€899)
- Everything from the Komplett package
- Active job search and role research
- Tailoring of documents to multiple roles
- Personal support throughout the entire application phase
Full details on each package can be found on our Packages & Pricing page.
What to look for when choosing a provider
Price alone says little about quality. Before you decide on an application service, check these five criteria:
- ATS optimisation: Is your CV formatted so that applicant tracking systems can read it correctly? More on this in our article ATS Explained Simply.
- Individual tailoring: Is your CV customised to the specific target role — or do you get a generic template?
- Revision rounds: How many times can you request changes? Reputable providers offer at least 1–2 rounds.
- Delivery time: Will you receive your documents in 3–5 working days, or does it take weeks?
- GDPR compliance: Is your personal data processed securely and deleted after project completion? At myjobhub: yes — servers in Germany, encrypted processing.
Not sure whether your current documents are up to scratch? Use our free Application Check for an initial assessment.
Tax deductible? — What the German tax office accepts
Good news: the costs for professional application documents can in many cases be claimed as a tax deduction in Germany. This applies to both employees and job seekers.
Deducting application costs as income-related expenses (Werbungskosten)
Under §9 EStG (German Income Tax Act), application costs count as income-related expenses (Werbungskosten). These include, among others:
- Costs for professional application services (CV, cover letter)
- Application photos
- Travel costs to job interviews
- Postage and printing costs
- Specialist literature and training in the context of job searching
Important: Keep all invoices and receipts. Enter the costs in Anlage N (Appendix N) of your German tax return. If in doubt, a tax adviser or wage tax assistance association (Lohnsteuerhilfe) can help with the correct classification.
How to tell good providers from bad ones
The market for application services is unregulated — anyone can call themselves an "application coach". This comparison helps you distinguish reputable providers from questionable ones:
- Ask specifically about your target role and industry
- Offer at least one revision round
- Show genuine before-and-after examples
- Transparent pricing with no hidden extra costs
- Data protection under GDPR, servers in the EU
- ATS optimisation is standard, not an add-on
- Promise "100% success guarantee"
- No briefing — just fill in a template
- No revision option or only at extra cost
- Non-transparent pricing
- No legal notice (Impressum), no privacy policy
- Processing time "done in 2 hours"
A reputable application service takes time for your situation. If the entire process is supposed to be completed in less than a day, that's usually a sign that no real personalisation is taking place. More on the topic of documents in our guide Application Documents 2026.
Professional application documents are one of the few investments that can directly impact your salary. What matters is not the lowest price, but whether your provider understands your target role, works individually and delivers ATS-optimised results. And: in most cases, the costs are tax deductible.
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Last checked: 13 Mar 2026