How much does a pastry cook make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €2,980 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,043
- Equals
- $39,930
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.9 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 | $63,600 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $62,130 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $58,140 |
| 5. Norway estimate | $42,490 |
| 6. Germany | $39,930 |
| 7. United Kingdom | $38,970 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $112 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher€34,750
- Cheese maker€54,070
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers€31,190
- Coffee taster€32,730
- Tobacco dryer€32,290
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pastry cook make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €2,980 a month, €35,760 a year.
How much does a pastry cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €26,640 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €48,630.
Which country pays a pastry cook the most?
Germany, with a median of $39,930 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a pastry cook make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $39,930 a year against $37,160 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a pastry cook or a cheese maker?
A cheese maker: €54,070 a year against €35,760 for a pastry cook, 1.5 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate