How much does an airline pilot make in Germany?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €5,721 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,507
- Equals
- $76,640
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Germany ranks among 143 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. United States | $197,800 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $143,200 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $116,300 |
| 14. Canada | $76,890 |
| 15. Germany estimate | $76,640 |
| 16. Finland estimate | $70,350 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $621 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Chief engineer€82,280
- Ship pilot€63,280
- Air traffic controller€67,230
- Air traffic safety technician€47,880
- Wind technician€56,090
- Technical aide€58,800
- Electrical technician€64,720
- Electronics engineering technician€66,090
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airline pilot make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,721 a month, €68,650 a year.
How much does an airline pilot make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €50,460 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €91,130.
Which country pays an airline pilot the most?
United States, with a median of $197,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an airline pilot make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $197,800 a year against $76,640 in Germany, 2.6 times more.
Who makes more, an airline pilot or a chief engineer?
A chief engineer: €82,280 a year against €68,650 for an airline pilot, 1.2 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate