How much does a geologist make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,522 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,395
- Equals
- $73,980
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.6 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 | $120,300 |
| 2. United States | $100,900 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $98,760 |
| 8. United Kingdom | $74,310 |
| 9. Germany | $73,980 |
| 10. Canada | $73,940 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $432 |
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- Astrophysicist€82,280
- Meteorologist€76,810
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- Forestry advisor€65,490
- Environmental protection professionals€66,570
- Industrial engineer€86,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geologist make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,522 a month, €66,260 a year.
How much does a geologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €40,820 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €103,300.
Which country pays a geologist the most?
United States, with a median of $100,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a geologist make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $100,900 a year against $73,980 in Germany, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a geologist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: €82,280 a year against €66,260 for a geologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate