How much does an accountant make in Germany?
€81,620a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €6,801 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €4,092
- Equals
- $91,120
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What accountants earn in Germany
Lowest 10%: €45,630Median: €81,620Highest 10%: €104,400
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,500 |
| 2. Germany | $91,120 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $88,280 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Financier€88,290
- Financial analyst€82,260
- Management consultant€76,240
- Policy analyst€76,350
- Career coach€70,310
- Corporate trainer€70,930
- Marketing specialist€67,240
- Public relations professionals€67,990
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €6,801 a month, €81,620 a year.
How much does an accountant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €45,630 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €104,400.
Which country pays an accountant the most?
Germany, with a median of $91,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an accountant make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $91,120 a year against $82,520 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an accountant or a financier?
A financier: €88,290 a year against €81,620 for an accountant, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate