How much does a day care worker make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,563 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,368
- Equals
- $47,740
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.0 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 | $60,510 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $60,270 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $54,440 |
| 4. Germany | $47,740 |
| 5. Luxembourg estimate | $47,600 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $329 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Preschool teaching assistant€47,700
- Nursing assistant€41,490
- Personal care attendant€41,630
- Personal care workers in health services not elsewhere classified€41,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does a day care worker make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,563 a month, €42,760 a year.
How much does a day care worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €28,970 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €59,040.
Which country pays a day care worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $47,740 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a day care worker make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $47,740 a year against $35,530 in United States, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a day care worker or a preschool teaching assistant?
A preschool teaching assistant: €47,700 a year against €42,760 for a day care worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate