How much does a metalworker make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,839 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,519
- Equals
- $51,430
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.1 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 | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 8. Australia | $51,510 |
| 9. Germany | $51,430 |
| 10. Ireland estimate | $50,070 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder€45,900
- Welder€46,120
- Steel erector€45,120
- Rigger€40,640
- Blacksmith€34,760
- Metal worker€52,360
- Cnc operator€45,390
- Grinder€48,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,839 a month, €46,070 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €33,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €61,820.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $51,430 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a rigger?
A metalworker: €46,070 a year against €40,640 for a rigger, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate