How much does a power plant operator make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,659 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,472
- Equals
- $75,820
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $109,700 |
| 2. Australia | $102,700 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $89,110 |
| 7. United States | $79,440 |
| 8. Germany | $75,820 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $65,090 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $476 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Water plant operator€56,310
- Chemical operator€52,810
- Process operator€85,030
- Metal furnace operator€47,080
- Pulp control worker€40,520
Frequently asked questions
How much does a power plant operator make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,659 a month, €67,910 a year.
How much does a power plant operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €42,070 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €106,500.
Which country pays a power plant operator the most?
Australia, with a median of $102,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a power plant operator make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $79,440 a year against $75,820 in Germany, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a power plant operator or a water plant operator?
A power plant operator: €67,910 a year against €56,310 for a water plant operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate