Overview

• Dependent employment among the 2015 cohort reached 64% in 2024, approaching the 70% rate in the overall population.
• Men in the cohort show a 76% employment rate versus 35% for women, with many women working part time.
• Median gross monthly pay for full-time workers rose to €2,675 in 2023, about 70–71% of the national median, while roughly 34% of households still drew Bürgergeld.
• Many work in shortage and system-relevant roles, with women often in health occupations and men frequently in logistics, transport and manufacturing.
• Outcomes vary widely by region, with stronger employment and earnings in states like Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria and weaker results where local labor markets and social climates are less favorable.