How much does a plumber make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €3,982 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,596
- Equals
- $53,350
- 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. Iceland estimate | $84,650 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $82,680 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,380 |
| 8. Australia | $56,170 |
| 9. Germany | $53,350 |
| 10. Ireland estimate | $51,610 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $149 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Roofer€45,560
- Tile installer€41,430
- Plasterer€39,640
- Insulator€47,780
- Glazier€42,200
- Hvac mechanic€51,170
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €3,982 a month, €47,780 a year.
How much does a plumber make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €34,120 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €65,120.
Which country pays a plumber the most?
Iceland, with a median of $84,650 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a plumber make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $62,820 a year against $53,350 in Germany, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a plumber or a roofer?
A plumber: €47,780 a year against €45,560 for a roofer, 1.0 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate