How much does a hairdresser make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €2,236 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,615
- Equals
- $29,960
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.6 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 | $55,500 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $55,290 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $49,930 |
| 11. Netherlands estimate | $30,120 |
| 12. Germany | $29,960 |
| 13. Austria estimate | $29,530 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $302 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Beautician€30,470
- Flight attendant€43,790
- Rail conductor€43,170
- Guide€28,700
- Cook€35,980
- Waiter€32,860
- Bartender€31,200
- Household manager€36,950
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hairdresser make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €2,236 a month, €26,830 a year.
How much does a hairdresser make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €18,090 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €34,760.
Which country pays a hairdresser the most?
United States, with a median of $37,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a hairdresser make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $37,450 a year against $29,960 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a hairdresser or a beautician?
A beautician: €30,470 a year against €26,830 for a hairdresser, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate