How much does a preschool teacher make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,314 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,774
- Equals
- $57,800
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.2 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 | $85,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $70,260 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $61,220 |
| 4. Germany | $57,800 |
| 5. Qatar estimate | $57,280 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $307 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Elementary school teacher€62,280
- Professor€68,770
- Vocational teacher€59,940
- High school teacher€68,420
- Education officer€50,130
- Special needs teacher€59,980
- Esol teacher€48,280
- Music teacher€63,240
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,314 a month, €51,770 a year.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €41,060 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €65,380.
Which country pays a preschool teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a preschool teacher make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $57,800 a year against $42,690 in United States, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a preschool teacher or an elementary school teacher?
An elementary school teacher: €62,280 a year against €51,770 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate