How much does an economist make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €6,792 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €4,087
- Equals
- $91,000
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 2.0 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 4. Germany | $91,000 |
| 5. Iceland estimate | $87,250 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Anthropologist€66,560
- Historian€73,460
- Psychologist€62,730
- Social worker€59,870
- Religious professionals€66,690
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €6,792 a month, €81,510 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €24,810 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €69,030.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $91,000 in Germany, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: €81,510 a year against €66,560 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate