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Introduction
The German government is quite transparent about pay statistics. Every year at the end of July, the Federal Statistical Office releases the salary report. This study includes reliable pay figures for German employees. It is based on data from the German social security system, which means that actual gross salaries, reported by employers, are included in the assessment. The data is segmented across multiple categories, covering diverse demographics such as:
Gender
- Men
- Women
Age Groups:
- Under 25 years
- 25 to under 55 years
- 55 years and older
Nationality:
- German
- Foreigner
Vocational Qualification:
- Without Professional Qualification
- Recognized Professional Qualification
- Academic Professional Qualification
Expertise Level:
- Helper
- Skilled Worker
- Specialist
- Expert
All salary data provided is based on gross monthly salaries. You can utilize my tax calculator to determine the net salary.
Data Visualizations
Monthly gross median salary
Employee share in total workforce
Salary comparison