🇩🇪2026 Statistics
Average Salary in Germany
Salary statistics and benchmarks for Germany. See how your salary compares to averages by industry and experience level.
Average Gross Salary
52.000 €
per year
Median Gross Salary
43.000 €
per year
Average Net Salary
35.000 €
per year
Median Net Salary
30.000 €
per year
Average is higher than median because high earners pull the average up. Median represents the "middle" salary - half earn more, half earn less.
Salary by Experience Level
Entry Level (0-2 years)
38.000 €(3.167 €/month)
Junior (2-5 years)
48.000 €(4.000 €/month)
Mid-Level (5-10 years)
58.000 €(4.833 €/month)
Senior (10-15 years)
72.000 €(6.000 €/month)
Expert (15+ years)
85.000 €(7.083 €/month)
Salary by Industry
1.Technology & IT
68.000 €2.Finance & Banking
65.000 €3.Automotive
62.000 €4.Engineering
58.000 €5.Pharmaceuticals
55.000 €6.Manufacturing
48.000 €7.Healthcare
45.000 €8.Retail
32.000 €Calculate Your Take-Home Pay
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Open Salary CalculatorData sources: Government statistics offices, industry surveys, and employment data. Figures are estimates for 2026 based on latest available data. Actual salaries vary by location, company size, and individual circumstances.