How much does a firefighter make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,325 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,296
- Equals
- $71,340
- 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 $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $91,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $91,140 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $82,320 |
| 4. Luxembourg estimate | $71,980 |
| 5. Germany | $71,340 |
| 6. Australia | $69,730 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $498 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Police officer€52,140
- Correctional officer€44,440
- Security guard€42,770
- Aid worker€49,480
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,325 a month, €63,900 a year.
How much does a firefighter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €42,740 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €94,890.
Which country pays a firefighter the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $91,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a firefighter make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $71,340 a year against $62,270 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a firefighter or a police officer?
A firefighter: €63,900 a year against €52,140 for a police officer, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate