How much does an event technician earn?
Event technicians (Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik) plan, install and operate lighting, sound, video and stage technology for concerts, trade fairs, theatre, corporate events and broadcast. They secure power, rigging and loads, coordinate cues with direction and production, and keep events running safely under tight deadlines. Gross pay depends on region, employer (rental house, venue, touring), night/weekend allowances and specialisation. As a guide, qualified event technicians in Germany in 2026 often earn about €3,100–€3,700 gross per month; during dual apprenticeship around €950–€1,250 is typical.
Salary by region (gross/month)
Guide figures as of 2026. The apprenticeship column means the dual training Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik; qualified means working event technicians. Actual pay depends on collective agreements, employer, region, shift/night/touring allowances, specialisation and experience and is not a guarantee.
Further training options
Job and everyday work
An event technician keeps shows and events technically running: load-in and load-out, focusing, rehearsals and live operation. Everyday work includes riders and plans, coordination with direction and production, physical work on trusses and cable runs – often under time pressure with high demands on safety and teamwork.
- Plan, set up, calibrate and operate lighting, sound, video and stage technology during events.
- Check power supply, load distribution and safety systems; isolate and fix faults under time pressure.
- Secure rigging, trusses and loads according to plans and regulations; dismantle and transport equipment properly.
- Coordinate with direction, artist liaison, production and contractors; implement cue lists and technical riders.
- Follow occupational safety and event regulations – from PPE and fall protection to fire safety and escape routes.
- Document technology, prepare materials and consumables, and mentor apprentices when needed.
