How much does a metal worker make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,363 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,800
- Equals
- $58,460
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.3 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. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 4. United States | $62,200 |
| 5. Germany | $58,460 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $56,780 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blacksmith€34,760
- Cnc operator€45,390
- Grinder€48,070
- Metal molder€45,900
- Welder€46,120
- Metalworker€46,070
- Steel erector€45,120
- Rigger€40,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,363 a month, €52,360 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €37,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €72,570.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $58,460 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a blacksmith?
A metal worker: €52,360 a year against €34,760 for a blacksmith, 1.5 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate