Salary in Germany
Salary overview
- Median salary
- 3 282.93 €
- Average salary
- 3 853.20 €
- Reference period
- 2022
- Data source
- Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis)
Approximate — the statistics do not show how many people earn each exact salary, so the result is an estimate.
Common questions
What is the median salary in Germany?
As of 2022, the median gross monthly salary in Germany was 3 282.93 €. Half of employees earn less, half earn more, based on official statistics.
What is the average salary in Germany?
As of 2022, the average gross monthly salary in Germany was 3 853.20 €. Averages are skewed by very high salaries, so the median is often a better picture of typical earnings.
Which industries pay the most in Germany?
In Germany, Industry and construction leads with an average gross salary of 22 EUR per month, while Services of the business economy is at the lower end with 18 EUR. Figures are for 2018.
What is the average pension in Germany?
The average old-age pension in Germany is 1 595 € per month.
Official data, as of 2022 · Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis)