How much does an IT auditor earn?
IT auditors examine IT systems, processes and controls for effectiveness, security and compliance: they plan audits, assess risks, test controls, document findings and report to internal audit, management or supervisors – often in large corporates, banks, insurers, Big Four firms or specialised audit practices. Entry rarely comes via a classic apprenticeship, but via computer science, business informatics or business studies, a dual degree, trainee programmes or a move from IT, security and internal audit. Gross pay depends on region, sector, certificates (e.g. CISA) and responsibility. As a guide, practising IT auditors in Germany in 2026 often earn about €5,400–€7,000 gross per month; in dual study, trainee or entry phases around €1,250–€1,600 is typical.
Salary by region (gross/month)
Guide figures as of 2026. The training column covers dual study, trainee or entry phases towards an IT audit role; qualified means practising IT auditors. Actual pay depends on collective agreements, sector, employer, region, CISA/security certificates and experience and is not a guarantee.
Further training options
Profession and everyday work
An IT auditor combines technical understanding with professional scepticism: systems and processes are assessed so that risks, control gaps and improvement potential become clear. Day-to-day work alternates between audit planning, interviews, control testing, documentation and alignment with business units, security and management – often across several audit areas in parallel.
- Plan IT audits, define audit objectives and samples and prepare risk assessments.
- Test and document IT general controls, application controls and security measures.
- Conduct interviews with system owners, developers, security and business units.
- Prepare findings, risks and recommendations in audit reports and management summaries.
- Steer follow-ups on remediation evidence and support closing meetings.
- Apply regulation and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, SOX, BAIT/VAIT) in audits.
