How much does a photographer make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,317 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,232
- Equals
- $44,440
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.0 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $78,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,100 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $61,390 |
| 10. United States | $44,660 |
| 11. Germany | $44,440 |
| 12. Qatar estimate | $43,590 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $342 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Set designer€41,100
- Museum technician€55,550
- Chef€48,010
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionals€55,000
- Legal aide€69,690
- Social care worker€53,040
- Religious worker€63,230
- Athlete€78,170
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,317 a month, €39,800 a year.
How much does a photographer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €23,520 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €66,580.
Which country pays a photographer the most?
Australia, with a median of $55,780 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a photographer make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $44,660 a year against $44,440 in Germany, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a photographer or a set designer?
A set designer: €41,100 a year against €39,800 for a photographer, 1.0 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate