How much does a bartender make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €2,600 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,826
- Equals
- $34,830
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.8 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 | $56,370 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,150 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $50,720 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $38,470 |
| 7. Germany | $34,830 |
| 8. United States | $34,340 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $307 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Waiter€32,860
- Flight attendant€43,790
- Rail conductor€43,170
- Guide€28,700
- Cook€35,980
- Hairdresser€26,830
- Beautician€30,470
- Household manager€36,950
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €2,600 a month, €31,200 a year.
How much does a bartender make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €23,060 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €41,350.
Which country pays a bartender the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $56,370 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a bartender make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $34,830 a year against $34,340 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a bartender or a waiter?
A waiter: €32,860 a year against €31,200 for a bartender, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate