TVöD grade 1 (E1): salary and net pay 2026
TVöD grade 1: gross and net by step
| Step | Gross | Net class I | Net class III |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | €2,534.55 | €1,727.46 | €1,921.88 |
| 3 | €2,568.83 | €1,746.17 | €1,947.67 |
| 4 | €2,611.69 | €1,769.60 | €1,979.93 |
| 5 | €2,651.64 | €1,791.33 | €2,009.99 |
| 6 | €2,754.50 | €1,847.05 | €2,082.38 |
Net pay for North Rhine-Westphalia, no children, statutory health insurance with a 2.9% surcharge and VBL West (1.81% own share). Married couples usually choose tax class III when the partner earns much less. Gross is table pay without allowances. Your own net with part time, children and your pension scheme is in the public sector pay calculator.
Steps and progression in grade 1
| Step | after years | per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | €14.95 |
| 3 | 4 | €15.15 |
| 4 | 8 | €15.40 |
| 5 | 12 | €15.64 |
| 6 | 16 | €16.24 |
In grade 1 everyone starts at step 2 and moves up one step every four years, reaching step 6 after 16 years. The years count in the same grade with the same employer. Hourly pay is the monthly amount divided by 4.348 times weekly hours (39 hours).
Annual bonus and annual gross
The annual bonus (Jahressonderzahlung) is paid with the November salary: 85% of monthly pay for municipalities, 95% for federal staff. At step 3 that is about €2,184 gross, based on table pay. Annual gross pay is €33,009. What is left of the bonus after tax is shown by the bonus tax calculator.
| Step | Annual bonus | Annual gross |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €2,154 | €32,569 |
| 3 | €2,184 | €33,009 |
| 4 | €2,220 | €33,560 |
| 5 | €2,254 | €34,074 |
| 6 | €2,341 | €35,395 |
Grade 1 for federal staff (Bund)
For the federal government grade 1 differs from the municipal table: step 2€2,543.55.
Frequently asked questions
What is TVöD E1 net pay?
About €1,727 at step 2 and about €1,847 at step 6 a month in tax class I. Exact net pay depends on tax class, health insurer and supplementary pension.
Does the table apply to part time?
Part-time staff receive table pay and allowances pro rata, so half the hours means half the pay. The hourly rate stays the same.
Next grade up: TVöD grade 2. All values: TVöD pay table.
Sources: TVöD Anlage A (VKA, BMI), TVöD Sections 16, 20 and 24, BMF program 2026, VBL Rechengrößen 2026, Section 1 SvEV. Updated 2026-11-04.