How much does a housekeeper make in Germany?
€32,830a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €2,736 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,904
- Equals
- $36,660
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.8 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.
What domestic cleaners and helpers earn in Germany
Lowest 10%: €16,640Median: €32,830Highest 10%: €50,940
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $53,200 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $52,950 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $39,740 |
| 4. Norway estimate | $38,710 |
| 5. Germany | $36,660 |
| 6. United States | $35,510 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $104 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Cleaner€31,080
- Garment presser€22,590
- Car cleaner€32,880
- Window washer€38,110
- Cleaners€41,510
Frequently asked questions
How much does a housekeeper make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €2,736 a month, €32,830 a year.
How much does a housekeeper make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €16,640 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €50,940.
Which country pays a housekeeper the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,660 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a housekeeper make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $36,660 a year against $35,510 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a housekeeper or a cleaner?
A housekeeper: €32,830 a year against €31,080 for a cleaner, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate