How much does a police officer make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,345 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,790
- Equals
- $58,210
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.3 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. Switzerland estimate | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 9. Denmark estimate | $63,440 |
| 10. Germany | $58,210 |
| 11. Ireland estimate | $55,980 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Firefighter€63,900
- Correctional officer€44,440
- Security guard€42,770
- Aid worker€49,480
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,345 a month, €52,140 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €45,820 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €62,260.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $58,210 in Germany, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: €63,900 a year against €52,140 for a police officer, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate