How much does a bus driver make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,733 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,461
- Equals
- $50,010
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $73,900 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,360 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $70,630 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $55,990 |
| 8. Germany | $50,010 |
| 9. Sweden estimate | $49,570 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $410 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Truck driver€38,350
- Train driver€51,010
- Signalman€47,380
- Motorcyle courier€30,280
- Taxi driver€31,170
- Farm equipment operator€37,700
- Earthmoving and related plant operators€50,710
- Crane operators€49,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bus driver make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,733 a month, €44,800 a year.
How much does a bus driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €37,230 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €54,510.
Which country pays a bus driver the most?
Iceland, with a median of $73,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a bus driver make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $50,010 a year against $48,860 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a bus driver or a truck driver?
A bus driver: €44,800 a year against €38,350 for a truck driver, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate