How much does a correctional officer make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,703 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,445
- Equals
- $49,610
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 11. Ireland estimate | $49,860 |
| 12. Germany | $49,610 |
| 13. Sweden estimate | $48,270 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter€63,900
- Police officer€52,140
- Security guard€42,770
- Aid worker€49,480
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,703 a month, €44,440 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €38,070 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €53,740.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $49,610 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: €63,900 a year against €44,440 for a correctional officer, 1.4 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate