How much does a chemist make in Germany?
€80,260a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €6,689 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €4,033
- Equals
- $89,610
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.9 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.
What chemists earn in Germany
Lowest 10%: €43,030Median: €80,260Highest 10%: €99,300
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 4. Luxembourg estimate | $89,080 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Astrophysicist€82,280
- Meteorologist€76,810
- Geologist€66,260
- Actuary€76,740
- Zoologist€70,900
- Forestry advisor€65,490
- Environmental protection professionals€66,570
- Industrial engineer€86,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €6,689 a month, €80,260 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €43,030 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €99,300.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $108,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $89,610 in Germany, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: €82,280 a year against €80,260 for a chemist, 1.0 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate