How much does an actor make in Germany?
€47,280a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,940 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,574
- Equals
- $52,790
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What actors earn in Germany
Lowest 10%: €34,200Median: €47,280Highest 10%: €74,480
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $75,280 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $61,800 |
| 3. United States | $60,420 |
| 4. Iceland estimate | $53,850 |
| 5. Germany | $52,790 |
| 6. Qatar estimate | $50,380 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $270 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist€71,050
- Musician€70,420
- Ballet dancer€49,070
- Art director€61,000
- Announcer€66,070
- Performer€45,760
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,940 a month, €47,280 a year.
How much does an actor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €34,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €74,480.
Which country pays an actor the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $75,280 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an actor make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $60,420 a year against $52,790 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an actor or an artist?
An artist: €71,050 a year against €47,280 for an actor, 1.5 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate