How much does an actuary make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €6,395 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,876
- Equals
- $85,670
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.9 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $116,900 |
| 2. United States | $97,510 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $96,000 |
| 4. Germany | $85,670 |
| 5. Iceland estimate | $83,660 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $420 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Astrophysicist€82,280
- Meteorologist€76,810
- Chemist€80,260
- Geologist€66,260
- Zoologist€70,900
- Forestry advisor€65,490
- Environmental protection professionals€66,570
- Industrial engineer€86,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actuary make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €6,395 a month, €76,740 a year.
How much does an actuary make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €41,890 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €115,900.
Which country pays an actuary the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $116,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an actuary make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $97,510 a year against $85,670 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an actuary or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: €82,280 a year against €76,740 for an actuary, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate