How much does an elementary school teacher make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,190 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,228
- Equals
- $69,540
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.5 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. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 4. Germany | $69,540 |
| 5. Qatar estimate | $67,920 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacher€51,770
- Professor€68,770
- Vocational teacher€59,940
- High school teacher€68,420
- Education officer€50,130
- Special needs teacher€59,980
- Esol teacher€48,280
- Music teacher€63,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,190 a month, €62,280 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €49,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €85,220.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $69,540 a year against $64,090 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: €62,280 a year against €51,770 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate