How much does an electrician make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,935 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,571
- Equals
- $52,720
- 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. Iceland estimate | $86,310 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $84,310 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $78,900 |
| 8. United Kingdom | $53,070 |
| 9. Germany | $52,720 |
| 10. Ireland estimate | $52,620 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $152 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Car electrician€56,310
- Electric powerline worker€53,090
- Avionics mechanic€53,770
- Fire alarm technician€54,820
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,935 a month, €47,220 a year.
How much does an electrician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €33,920 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €68,460.
Which country pays an electrician the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,470 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electrician make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $62,990 a year against $52,720 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an electrician or a car electrician?
A car electrician: €56,310 a year against €47,220 for an electrician, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate