How much does an artist make in Germany?
€71,050a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,921 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,618
- Equals
- $79,330
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.7 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 visual artists earn in Germany
Lowest 10%: €37,680Median: €71,050Highest 10%: €106,600
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,760 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,070 |
| 3. Germany | $79,330 |
| 4. Iceland estimate | $70,650 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $354 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Musician€70,420
- Ballet dancer€49,070
- Art director€61,000
- Actor€47,280
- Announcer€66,070
- Performer€45,760
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,921 a month, €71,050 a year.
How much does an artist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €37,680 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €106,600.
Which country pays an artist the most?
Germany, with a median of $79,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an artist make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $79,330 a year against $54,170 in United States, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, an artist or a ballet dancer?
An artist: €71,050 a year against €49,070 for a ballet dancer, 1.4 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate