How much does an astrophysicist make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €6,857 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €4,121
- Equals
- $91,860
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2024
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 | $168,200 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $129,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $105,900 |
| 4. Iceland estimate | $92,280 |
| 5. Germany | $91,860 |
| 6. Qatar estimate | $86,330 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $463 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Meteorologist€76,810
- Chemist€80,260
- Geologist€66,260
- Actuary€76,740
- Zoologist€70,900
- Forestry advisor€65,490
- Environmental protection professionals€66,570
- Industrial engineer€86,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does an astrophysicist make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €6,857 a month, €82,280 a year.
How much does an astrophysicist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €51,410 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €106,500.
Which country pays an astrophysicist the most?
United States, with a median of $168,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an astrophysicist make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $168,200 a year against $91,860 in Germany, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, an astrophysicist or a meteorologist?
An astrophysicist: €82,280 a year against €76,810 for a meteorologist, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate