How much does a customs officer make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,486 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,865
- Equals
- $60,100
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 141 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 | $94,080 |
| 2. United States | $80,330 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $76,440 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $68,790 |
| 7. Germany | $60,100 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $55,830 |
| 141. Malawi estimate | $408 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Tax officer€53,390
- Benefits officer€59,950
- Passport officer€44,620
- Police detective€59,300
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classified€42,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a customs officer make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,486 a month, €53,830 a year.
How much does a customs officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €38,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €84,460.
Which country pays a customs officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a customs officer make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $80,330 a year against $60,100 in Germany, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a customs officer or a benefits officer?
A benefits officer: €59,950 a year against €53,830 for a customs officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate