Statistics Apr 2022 Number and average income prognoses of freelance artists insured in the KSK (music section) Freelance music professionals in the KSK social insurance expect an annual income of 14,191 euros in 2022. Prognoses are higher than in the previous year, but do not yet reach pre-pandemic level. read more
Statistics May 2024 Professional Music-making in Germany All income sources totalled, the average monthly net income of professional musicians is 2,660 euros. 70% are not exclusively working as artists. Freelancers and women earn below-average. read more
Statistics Mar 2021 Gender ratios in professional orchestras In Germany's 129 publicly funded orchestras, four out of ten musicians are female. In section leader and soloist positions of highly remunerated orchestras, the share of women is only 22%. read more
Statistics Sep 2022 Promovierende im Bereich Musik – nach Beschäftigungsverhältnis und Promotionsdauer 15,5 % der Promovierenden im Bereich Musik hatten 2021 ein Beschäftigungsverhältnis an ihrer Hochschule. Von den Beschäftigten waren etwa die Hälfte Frauen. read more