Can you work in IT without an IT qualification?

Yes, a career change into IT is possible without a classic IT qualification or computer science degree. Many companies rely on practical skills and motivation rather than formal credentials. Bootcamps, online courses and certifications offer a fast entry into in-demand IT professions.

Which IT jobs are suitable for career changers?

Particularly suitable for an IT career change are: IT support and helpdesk, junior web development, QA testing, project management, data analysis, UX design and IT sales. These positions often do not require years of IT experience and offer good development opportunities.

How much do IT career changers earn?

Depending on position and region, IT career changers can expect a starting salary of EUR 32,000 to 45,000. In IT support, many start at EUR 32,000–38,000, junior developers at EUR 38,000–48,000. As experience grows, salaries in IT rise at an above-average pace.

Which training helps with an IT career change?

For an IT career change, coding bootcamps (e.g. for web development), cloud certifications (AWS, Azure), IT fundamentals courses (CompTIA), data analysis courses and agile project management certifications (Scrum Master) are particularly helpful. Many of these training programmes can be completed in 3-6 months.

Do you need a degree for an IT job?

No, a degree is not a requirement for many IT jobs. The IT industry increasingly values practical skills, portfolios and certifications. Career changers with demonstrable skills and project experience have good chances of gaining a foothold in IT even without an academic degree.

Career-changer IT jobs 2026 – entry without an IT qualification – Page 2

Medizinische Fachangestellte / Quereinsteiger (m/w/d)

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Hemmoor · On-site · Full-time · 27.000 € - 38.000 €

11.02.2026

Naturwissenschaftler (m/w/d) als Quereinsteiger im Application Management

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Berlin · On-site · Full-time · 48.000 € - 60.000 €

11.02.2026

Quereinsteiger (m/w/d) im Vertrieb

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Potsdam · On-site · Full-time · 39.000 € - 100.000 €

11.02.2026

Verkäufer für E-Bikes und Reparaturservice (Quereinsteiger willkommen)

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Saarbrücken · On-site · Full-time · 27.000 € - 39.000 €

11.02.2026

Selbstständiger Immobilienmakler (m/w/d) - Chance für Quereinsteiger und Profis

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Nürnberg · On-site · Full-time

11.02.2026

Selbstständiger Immobilienmakler (m/w/d) - Chance für Quereinsteiger und Profis

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Stuttgart · On-site · Full-time · 49.000 € - 250.000 €

11.02.2026

Ingenieur (m/w/d) Elektrotechnik / Automatisierungstechnik - Einstieg für Hochschulabsolvent:innen

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Stuttgart · On-site · Full-time · 39.000 € - 62.000 €

11.02.2026

Quereinsteiger als Immobilienmakler (m/w/d) auf selbständiger Basis

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Frankfurt am Main · On-site · Full-time

11.02.2026

Selbstständiger Immobilienmakler (m/w/d) - Chance für Quereinsteiger und Profis

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Frankfurt am Main · On-site · Full-time

11.02.2026

Quereinsteiger als Immobilienmakler (m/w/d) auf selbständiger Basis

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Köln · On-site · Full-time

11.02.2026

Patentanwaltsfachangestellte/r oder Quereinsteiger/in mit Erfahrung im gewerblichen Rechtsschutz

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Bergisch Gladbach · On-site · Full-time · 40.000 € - 55.000 €

11.02.2026

Quereinsteiger (m/w/d) im Vertrieb

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

München · On-site · Full-time · 39.000 € - 100.000 €

11.02.2026

Quereinsteiger als Immobilienmakler (m/w/d) auf selbständiger Basis

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Hamburg · Hybrid · Full-time

11.02.2026

Quereinsteiger als Immobilienmakler (m/w/d) auf selbständiger Basis

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Berlin · On-site · Full-time

11.02.2026

Quereinstieg Vertriebsinnendienst (m/w/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Hamburg · On-site · Full-time · 31.000 € - 41.000 €

11.02.2026

Quereinstieg Logistik / Abfertigung am Flughafen

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Leipzig · On-site · Full-time

11.02.2026

Quereinstieg Logistik im kaufmännischen Bereich (Verzollung)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Leipzig · On-site · Full-time · 26.000 € - 35.000 €

11.02.2026

MSR-Techniker (m/w/d) als Obermonteur, auch für Quereinsteiger

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Erfurt · On-site · Full-time · 27.000 € - 50.000 €

10.02.2026

Elektroniker (m/w/d) Energie- und Gebäudetechnik bzw. engagierter Quereinsteiger als Obermonteur

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Erfurt · On-site · Full-time · 28.000 € - 36.000 €

10.02.2026

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