How much does a meter reader make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,283 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,757
- Equals
- $57,380
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.2 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. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 4. United States | $47,750 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier€40,120
- Odd job persons€26,520
- Water and firewood collectors€25,170
- Gym worker€36,600
- Waste collector€26,880
- Sorter€44,870
- Street sweeper€45,660
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,283 a month, €51,400 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €31,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €77,400.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $57,380 a year against $47,750 in United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: €51,400 a year against €40,120 for a courier, 1.3 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate