Salaries in Germany (2026): income levels, taxes and statistics

Up-to-date information about salaries in Germany: average, median and minimum wages, salary tables by profession, deductions and bonuses.

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Salaries in Germany

Salaries in Germany are generally high, but they depend on your job, qualifications, region and work experience. It is important to know the difference between the minimum, average and median salary, and also to understand the difference between gross and net income.

Usually, salaries in Germany are shown as gross amounts. The actual amount you receive (net) is lower, because taxes and social contributions are deducted.

Key financial figures for 2026

Minimum wage per hour	13.90 €
Minimum wage per month	1,806.86 €
Maximum Minijob salary per month	603.00 €
Average gross salary per month (in 2024)	4,701.00 €
Average gross salary per year (estimated) (in 2026)	51,944.00 €
Median gross salary (in 2024)	52,159.00 €
Salary deductions (taxes and contributions)	20-35 %

These figures give a general idea of workers’ incomes in Germany. Your actual salary may be different depending on your job and personal situation.

Main pages about salaries in Germany

This page gives a general overview of salaries in Germany. You can find more detailed information about salaries for different jobs, estimated average and median salaries, as well as information about extra payments, bonuses, and the size of tax and social deductions on other pages in this section.

Salaries in Germany (2026): income levels, taxes and statistics