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🇩🇪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 €

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Data 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.