How much does a forest worker make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,271 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,207
- Equals
- $43,820
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 143 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 | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 5. United States | $45,250 |
| 6. Germany | $43,820 |
| 7. Luxembourg estimate | $41,120 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Farm hands€33,310
- Livestock farm labourers€31,490
- Farm hand€25,210
- Gardener€35,090
- Water-based fisheries worker€24,160
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,271 a month, €39,250 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €26,430 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €61,610.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $64,870 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $43,820 in Germany, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a farm hands?
A forest worker: €39,250 a year against €33,310 for a farm hands, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate