How much does a performer make in Germany?
€45,760a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,813 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,505
- Equals
- $51,090
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What creative and performing artists not elsewhere classified earn in Germany
Lowest 10%: €21,140Median: €45,760Highest 10%: €70,920
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $70,640 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $57,990 |
| 3. Germany | $51,090 |
| 4. Iceland estimate | $50,530 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $254 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist€71,050
- Musician€70,420
- Ballet dancer€49,070
- Art director€61,000
- Actor€47,280
- Announcer€66,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a performer make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,813 a month, €45,760 a year.
How much does a performer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €21,140 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €70,920.
Which country pays a performer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $70,640 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a performer make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $51,090 a year against $41,020 in United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a performer or an artist?
An artist: €71,050 a year against €45,760 for a performer, 1.6 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate