How much does a carpenter make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,695 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,441
- Equals
- $49,500
- 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 | $78,960 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $72,170 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $52,740 |
| 8. Germany | $49,500 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $48,140 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $139 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Builder€47,360
- Bricklayer€46,640
- Stonemason€41,140
- Concrete finisher€46,470
- Tent builder€42,850
Frequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,695 a month, €44,340 a year.
How much does a carpenter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €32,820 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €58,150.
Which country pays a carpenter the most?
Iceland, with a median of $78,960 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a carpenter make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $60,580 a year against $49,500 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a carpenter or a builder?
A builder: €47,360 a year against €44,340 for a carpenter, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate