How much does a judge make in Germany?
€77,440a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €6,453 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,908
- Equals
- $86,460
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.9 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Germany ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What judges earn in Germany
Lowest 10%: €52,480Median: €77,440Highest 10%: €92,270
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Canada | $153,100 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $142,400 |
| 3. United States | $139,400 |
| 9. Norway estimate | $87,470 |
| 10. Germany estimate | $86,460 |
| 11. Belgium estimate | $84,130 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $511 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Lawyer€95,060
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified€84,840
- Museum curator€60,660
- Librarian€61,580
- Economist€81,510
- Anthropologist€66,560
- Historian€73,460
- Psychologist€62,730
Frequently asked questions
How much does a judge make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €6,453 a month, €77,440 a year.
How much does a judge make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €52,480 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €92,270.
Which country pays a judge the most?
Canada, with a median of $153,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a judge make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $139,400 a year against $86,460 in Germany, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, a judge or a lawyer?
A lawyer: €95,060 a year against €77,440 for a judge, 1.2 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate