How much does a high school teacher make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,702 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,496
- Equals
- $76,400
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.7 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 | $107,800 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $88,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $77,110 |
| 4. Germany | $76,400 |
| 5. Qatar estimate | $72,140 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $387 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Professor€68,770
- Vocational teacher€59,940
- Elementary school teacher€62,280
- Preschool teacher€51,770
- Education officer€50,130
- Special needs teacher€59,980
- Esol teacher€48,280
- Music teacher€63,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does a high school teacher make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,702 a month, €68,420 a year.
How much does a high school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €47,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €100,700.
Which country pays a high school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $76,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a high school teacher make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $76,400 a year against $72,040 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a high school teacher or a vocational teacher?
A high school teacher: €68,420 a year against €59,940 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate