How much does a cheese maker make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,506 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,875
- Equals
- $60,370
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 143 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 | $84,980 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $83,010 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,690 |
| 4. Denmark estimate | $61,510 |
| 5. Germany | $60,370 |
| 6. Canada | $59,150 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher€34,750
- Pastry cook€35,760
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers€31,190
- Coffee taster€32,730
- Tobacco dryer€32,290
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cheese maker make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,506 a month, €54,070 a year.
How much does a cheese maker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €39,270 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €67,840.
Which country pays a cheese maker the most?
Iceland, with a median of $84,980 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cheese maker make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $60,370 a year against $44,680 in United States, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a cheese maker or a butcher?
A cheese maker: €54,070 a year against €34,750 for a butcher, 1.6 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate