CHECK24
Estimated salary
€3,326 – €5,465per month

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Description

CHECK24 is a leading comparison portal and dynamic startup. In agile teams, they make quick decisions and have flat hierarchies. They drive data-driven innovations using modern tools, technologies, and state-of-the-art AI methods, always focusing on customer value. This two-year trainee program offers the opportunity to work in three different CHECK24 teams, gaining experience in product development, strategy, and technology. As a trainee, you will be mentored by a C-level executive and participate in exclusive events and workshops, building your network and developing both personally and professionally.

Requirements

  • Excellent Master's degree, preferably in technical, scientific, or engineering fields (especially physics, mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, business informatics, or industrial engineering)
  • High initiative, competence, and ambition to work on complex problems and develop innovative solutions
  • Passion for innovative technologies and strong technical interest, especially in artificial intelligence, with affinity for prompt engineering, feature design, and modern AI tools like Lovable, Bolt, or Cursor
  • Negotiation-level German and English (at least C1 level)

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C1 · Advanced
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Fast career advancement opportunities
Ownership of your topics – bring in your own ideas, try new things, and take responsibility for real impact
Internal training by specialized coaches and an annual budget for external further education
Team spirit in everyday work and beyond – joint lunches, foosball, after-work meetings, and regular company and team events
Modern office with high-quality equipment like MacBooks and height-adjustable desks
Flexible working model to adapt to your life situation
Free Germany ticket or subsidized company bike
Internal sports courses or subsidized external sports offers (e.g., EGYM Wellpass)

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€52,740/year
€4,395/month
Total Deductions
€18,947
36% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€2,816/mo
€33,793/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€7,479
🏦 Pension Insurance€4,904
🏥 Health Insurance€4,614
🫶 Care Insurance€1,265
📋 Unemployment Insurance€685

🏠 Cost of Living in Leipzig

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€700
Groceries
€260
Transport
€65
Utilities
€200
Internet
€35

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€10
Gym/Month
€35
Coffee
€3
Beer (0.5L)
€3
Cinema
€10
Monthly Net Salary:€2,816
Comfortable Living:€1,322
Monthly Savings:€1,494 (53%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,494 monthly, which is €17,928 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Leipzig. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €52,746 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
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📍 Life in Leipzig

👥
Population
0.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
6.0
💻
Tech Scene
7.0
🌍
International
6.0
🚇
Public Transport
7.0
🚴
Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
8.0
🚗
Car Free
7.0
ℹ️

About Leipzig

  • •Rapidly growing tech and creative scene
  • •Very affordable compared to western cities
🌤️

Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Warm summers
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1600 sunshine hours/year
🛡️

Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •University hospital
  • •Good coverage
Quality: 8.0Access: 7.0
🎭

Culture

  • •Gewandhaus Orchestra
  • •Spinnerei art district
9.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Thriving club and bar scene
  • •Karl-Liebknecht-Straße
8.0
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Recreation

  • •Lake district nearby
  • •Many parks and green spaces
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Very affordable for a major German city
  • •Rapidly rising rents but still cheap
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€700
⚡ Utilities:€200
🛒 Groceries:€260
🍽️ Dining out:€12
€per month
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Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.