How much does a builder make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,947 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,578
- Equals
- $52,880
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.1 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. United States | $115,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $83,120 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $81,200 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $55,520 |
| 8. Germany | $52,880 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $50,680 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $146 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Bricklayer€46,640
- Stonemason€41,140
- Concrete finisher€46,470
- Carpenter€44,340
- Tent builder€42,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,947 a month, €47,360 a year.
How much does a builder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €31,940 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €64,780.
Which country pays a builder the most?
United States, with a median of $115,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a builder make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $115,000 a year against $52,880 in Germany, 2.2 times more.
Who makes more, a builder or a bricklayer?
A builder: €47,360 a year against €46,640 for a bricklayer, 1.0 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate