How much does an architect make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,899 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,079
- Equals
- $65,640
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.4 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 | $104,400 |
| 2. United States | $99,280 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $85,700 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $67,230 |
| 7. Germany | $65,640 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $64,120 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $375 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Landscape architect€55,120
- Product designer€64,560
- Urban planner€69,510
- Surveyor€68,150
- UX designer€48,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architect make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,899 a month, €58,790 a year.
How much does an architect make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €36,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €101,400.
Which country pays an architect the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $104,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an architect make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $99,280 a year against $65,640 in Germany, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, an architect or a landscape architect?
An architect: €58,790 a year against €55,120 for a landscape architect, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate