Vodafone GmbH

Apprenticeship as IT Systems Electronics Technician (m/f/d) in Stuttgart (2027)

Salary
€15,420 – €18,228per month

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Description

This is a 3-year apprenticeship as an IT Systems Electronics Technician at Vodafone in Stuttgart, starting September 1, 2027, with vocational school in Stuttgart. Trainees help ensure the smooth operation of Vodafone's data centers and the early detection of faults, and work as field technicians resolving network disruptions while coordinating across departments and external companies. The program also covers handling electrical current and testing electrical safety measures, with one third of the time spent at vocational school. Apprentices receive a guaranteed job offer upon successful completion, training pay rising from EUR 1,285 to EUR 1,519 per month, a monthly allowance for personal phone and internet contracts, allowances for travel and materials, a company vehicle, and full IT equipment.

Requirements

  • Good Realschulabschluss (intermediate school-leaving certificate)
  • Interest in IT and electrical engineering
  • Enjoys working with people and has strong communication skills
  • High willingness to perform and commitment
  • Class B driving license, or willingness to obtain it soon after turning 18
  • Good German skills (at least C1 level)

Languages

German
C1 · Advanced
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Company technician vehicle during training
Company phone and laptop plus full IT equipment
Guaranteed job offer after successful completion of training
Monthly allowance for private phone and internet contracts
Allowances for travel costs and learning materials

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€201,888/year
€16,824/month
Total Deductions
€88,140
44% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€9,479/mo
€113,748/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€65,986
🏦 Pension Insurance€9,430
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€1,318
⚖️ Solidarity Surcharge€3,629

🏠 Cost of Living in Stuttgart

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€1200
Groceries
€310
Transport
€80
Utilities
€240
Internet
€38

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€15
Gym/Month
€45
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€13
Monthly Net Salary:€9,479
Comfortable Living:€1,917
Monthly Savings:€7,562 (80%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €7,562 monthly, which is €90,744 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Stuttgart. 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 €201,888 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 Stuttgart

👥
Population
0.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
7.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
7.0
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Public Transport
8.0
🚴
Bikeability
5.0
🌬️
Air Quality
5.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
5.0
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About Stuttgart

  • •Automotive and engineering powerhouse
  • •High cost of living but strong salaries
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Climate

  • •Warm summers due to valley basin
  • •Moderate winters
  • •Can be humid in summer
❄️Jan: 1°C☀️Jul: 20°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1750 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe city
  • •Low violent crime
Overall:8.0
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Healthcare

  • •Excellent university hospital
  • •Wide specialist coverage
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
🎭

Culture

  • •State opera and ballet
  • •World-class museums (Mercedes, Porsche)
8.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Decent bar scene
  • •Less vibrant than Berlin or Cologne
6.0
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Recreation

  • •Vineyards and hills nearby
  • •Mineral baths (Bad Cannstatt)
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •One of the most expensive German cities
  • •High rents due to strong economy
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1200
⚡ Utilities:€240
🛒 Groceries:€310
🍽️ Dining out:€17

German subsidiary of Vodafone Group plc and Germany's second-largest telecommunications operator. Vodafone GmbH serves over 50 million mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and TV customers in Germany through the Vodafone and Vodafone Business brands. Following the integration of Kabel Deutschland (acquired 2013) and Unitymedia (acquired 2019), the company operates the country's largest cable-based gigabit network with more than 24 million homes passed. Portfolio spans consumer mobile, 5G, fixed broadband (cable & fiber), IPTV, IoT, and B2B managed connectivity. Headquartered in Düsseldorf at the Vodafone Campus, with additional major sites in Unterföhring, Eschborn, Ratingen, and Kiel.

€per month
€2kthis job posts €15k – €18k€27k

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.