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IT Consultant (m/f/d) 

IT consultants advise companies on the smooth realisation of IT projects. They ensure that existing systems are adapted to new requirements, technical problems are analysed or completely new solutions are introduced. The IT consultant liaises between the technical specialists in the hardware and software area and the individual departments. They also support the IT project from a project management perspective and therefore fulfil an extremely important role that no IT project should be without. 

Key Facts

IT Consultant

Tasks
  • Designing and implementing IT strategies
  • analysing processes and determining requirements
  • implementing system components
Education
  • Studies in the MINT field
  • comparable training
Skills
  • IT expertise
  • strong communication skills
  • methodological knowledge
  • additional certifications
Wages
Ø 52.000 €
gross per year
Tasks
  • Designing and implementing IT strategies
  • analysing processes and determining requirements
  • implementing system components
Education
  • Studies in the MINT field
  • comparable training
Skills
  • IT expertise
  • strong communication skills
  • methodological knowledge
  • additional certifications
Wages
Ø 52.000 €
gross per year

  • For applicants
  • For companies
  • For freelancer

Are you looking for a job as an IT Consultant (m/f/d)?

IT consultants support the further development or new introduction of IT systems. They therefore fulfil an important task in a wide variety of companies. Find your dream job with us and take on responsibility for IT projects of all kinds. 

Are you looking for experienced IT Consultants (m/f/d)?

Does your company need support with its IT infrastructure? Are you looking for someone to support your teams with a wide range of projects? Then have a look at the qualified IT consultants at Hays now and upload your vacancy.

Are you looking for a new project as an IT Consultant (m/f/d)?

With your knowledge of IT and specialised systems, have you already been able to support various companies with their projects? Then bring your skills to new challenges and take a look at our open project board. 

What is IT consulting?
Definition and overview

In IT consulting, IT experts support changes in information technology processes or the introduction of new hardware or software in a company. The respective specialist focus can vary greatly depending on the project and company. This is why most IT consultants also have a specialist focus in their work, which usually crystallises during their training or studies. 

They accompany the company for the entire duration of the project and work either as freelancers or are employed by a consultancy firm. In some large companies, there are also in-house consultants who support the various teams and locations of the company with their expertise. 

The main goal of IT consulting is to optimise existing IT business processes. Therefore, analysing the current status as well as introducing new systems or training employees are among the usual tasks of the specialists. 

Salary of an IT consultant:
a comprehensive  

The salary of IT consultants depends to a large extent on specialisation and experience, as well as on the industry and the size of the projects managed. On average, IT consultants inn Germany currently earn a gross salary of around €52,000 per year. This was found out by the job portal Stepstone. 

Starting salary as an IT consultant: Junior IT consultant salary

For career starters, the starting salary in IT consulting is around €49,000 gross per year. 

Senior IT Consultant Salary

Those who have been in the profession for many years can expect much higher salaries. Senior IT consultants earn over €78,000 a year after around 25 years in the job. 

What does an IT consultant do?
Tasks and activities

The activities of IT consultants are very diverse and include the development of complete IT strategies as well as the planning and implementation of software and hardware solutions. 

The consultants are always deployed wherever an IT project is launched. These can vary in nature and therefore also take different lengths of time. Therefore, travelling time is also part of the daily routine of an IT consultant, as many projects require the specialists to visit their customers on site. The situation is similar even for in-house consultants, as they often have to visit their company's various locations. 

A typical day for an IT consultant might look like this: 
  • Analysis and planning: The morning is often used to analyse the customer's current IT systems. This may include reviewing system logs, analysing data or conducting interviews with employees. 

  • Documentation: At the end of the day, the work is documented. This includes creating reports, updating project plans and recording findings and recommendations. 

  • Training courses: IT consultants often conduct training sessions for the client's employees to familiarise them with new systems and processes. This can be done both in groups and individually. 

  • Implementation: The afternoon is dedicated to the implementation of IT solutions. This involves, for example, installing new software, configuring systems or carrying out tests. 

  • Strategy development: Based on the analysis, strategies are developed to improve the IT infrastructure. This can be, for example, the planning of new systems, the optimisation of existing processes or the introduction of new technologies. 

An example of an IT consulting project would be the introduction of SAP in a company, for which an SAP consultant (speciality of IT consulting) is required. Other IT projects in which IT consultants are used include the introduction of a new ERP system or the migration of data to the cloud. 

Specialised tasks such as requirements analysis and a focus on quality assurance are just as much a part of the IT consultants' everyday work as calculating costs and ROI, communicating proposals to management, as well as training and quality control. 

The most important tasks in the job are: 

  • Design and implement IT strategies and projects 

  • Analyse processes and structures and identify requirements 

  • Implementing system components  

  • Calculation, presentation, documentation 

  • Carry out training and quality assurance 

How do you become an IT consultant?
Training, studies & further education

There is no standardised training path to becoming an IT consultant. However, companies generally require a degree in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) or comparable education. In addition to a wide range of basic IT skills, the requirements also vary depending on the specialisation. 

IT consultant studies

Many employers expect their IT consultants to have a degree, e.g. in computer science, business informatics, business administration or software engineering. Some universities now also offer specific IT consulting degree programmes. Many prospective consultants opt for a dual study programme in order to gain their first work experience at the same time. 

Possible degree programmes in Germany for IT consultants are: 

Training as an IT consultant: the practical route

In addition to a degree, specialised training can also prepare you for a job as an IT consultant. Training courses such as IT specialist, electronics for information and systems technology or training as a specialist consultant for integrated systems or IT systems management are suitable for this. 

Many of these specialisations qualify interested trainees to work as IT consultants. For most companies, a mixture of professional experience and very good IT skills play a role in the recruitment of new consultants. 

In addition to traditional training, there are various certification training programmes that also enable some interested parties to become IT consultants.

Further training as an IT consultant

For career changers, but also for people who already have experience in information technology, high-quality further training can pave the way towards IT consulting.  

Suitable IT consultant training programmes are, for example: 

In addition, there are many other specialised training courses (including certifications) that help IT consultants advance in their careers. 

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Skills in IT consulting:
you need these hard and soft skills

IT consultants should have a sound knowledge of computer science as well as a wide range of soft skills. After all, they rarely have to develop software themselves - it is much more important to understand the client's requirements, communicate them to the developers and offer comprehensible support. Communication skills are therefore one of the most important abilities of IT consultants. 

IT consultants are usually external specialists. They must therefore also have soft skills that allow them to gain the trust of teams and motivate them in the implementation of IT projects and change management quickly and effectively. 

The most important hard skills in IT consulting are:  

  • IT expertise through relevant studies or training 

  • Knowledge of the most important databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite 

  • Knowledge of certain programming languages, such as Python, Java, Javascript 

  • Knowledge of methods (project management, agile methods, ...) 

  • Knowledge of requirements analysis 

  • Additional certifications in the chosen specialisation area 

  • Specialised knowledge of highly demanded areas such as IT security 

The most important soft skills for IT consultants are:
  • Very good communication skills 

  • Willingness to travel 

  • Analytical, goal-oriented thinking  

  • Methodical, solution-orientated approach 

Opportunities on the labour market in IT consulting

IT consultants work wherever IT systems are used, improved and implemented. This can be the case in the public sector, in industry or in research. As almost all organisations, companies and associations depend on well-functioning IT processes, IT consultants are in high demand. 

The figures from the Hays Skilled Labour Index also confirm this: IT consultants are among the most sought-after skilled workers in the information technology sector. Despite the uncertain economic situation, demand rose by 4% in Q3 2024 and is also 11% higher than in the same quarter of the previous year. 

The Hays Skilled Labour Index (FKI) measures and analyses the demand for various skilled workers every quarter. The percentage values are always based on the initial value in the first quarter of 2015.  

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FAQ

On average, an IT consultant earns around €52,000 gross per year, although the salary can vary depending on experience and specialisation. Senior IT consultants with over 25 years of experience can also earn €78,000 or more.

On average, an IT consultant earns around €52,000 gross per year, although the salary can vary depending on experience and specialisation. Senior IT consultants with over 25 years of experience can also earn €78,000 or more.


An IT consultant develops IT strategies, plans and implements IT solutions, analyses processes and structures, and carries out training and quality assurance.

An IT consultant develops IT strategies, plans and implements IT solutions, analyses processes and structures, and carries out training and quality assurance.


As a rule, a career as an IT consultant requires a degree in a STEM field (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology) or a comparable qualification.
As a rule, a career as an IT consultant requires a degree in a STEM field (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, technology) or a comparable qualification.

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