How much does an anthropologist make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,547 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,409
- Equals
- $74,320
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.6 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,300 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $80,700 |
| 3. United States | $80,530 |
| 4. Germany | $74,320 |
| 5. Iceland estimate | $70,330 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $353 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist€81,510
- Historian€73,460
- Psychologist€62,730
- Social worker€59,870
- Religious professionals€66,690
Frequently asked questions
How much does an anthropologist make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,547 a month, €66,560 a year.
How much does an anthropologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €40,790 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €102,800.
Which country pays an anthropologist the most?
United States, with a median of $80,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an anthropologist make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $80,530 a year against $74,320 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an anthropologist or an economist?
An economist: €81,510 a year against €66,560 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate