How much does a midwife make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,846 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,052
- Equals
- $64,930
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $134,000 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 3. Canada | $91,000 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $67,350 |
| 9. Germany | $64,930 |
| 10. Belgium estimate | $64,780 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $394 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Registered nurse€70,140
- Doctor€89,400
- Specialist doctor€95,290
- Traditional therapist€39,550
- Paramedical practitioners€59,450
- Veterinarian€61,460
- Dentist€73,820
- Pharmacist€72,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a midwife make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,846 a month, €58,150 a year.
How much does a midwife make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €42,750 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €72,960.
Which country pays a midwife the most?
United States, with a median of $134,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a midwife make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $134,000 a year against $64,930 in Germany, 2.1 times more.
Who makes more, a midwife or a registered nurse?
A registered nurse: €70,140 a year against €58,150 for a midwife, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate