How much does a construction worker make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,049 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,082
- Equals
- $40,850
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.9 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. Switzerland estimate | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 7. Luxembourg estimate | $41,960 |
| 8. Germany | $40,850 |
| 9. Belgium estimate | $40,590 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistant€52,240
- Civils worker€46,410
- Picker and packer€23,000
- Factory labourer€39,820
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers€24,480
- Fiacre driver€22,800
- Warehouse worker€34,910
- Shelf stacker€30,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,049 a month, €36,590 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €25,940 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €50,210.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $66,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $40,850 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: €52,240 a year against €36,590 for a construction worker, 1.4 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate