How much does a proofreader make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,620 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,935
- Equals
- $61,900
- 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 | $83,230 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $62,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $62,410 |
| 4. Germany | $61,900 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $58,010 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $560 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Library assistant€49,370
- Mail carrier€38,160
- Scribes and related workers€37,240
- File clerk€49,100
- Personnel clerks€59,240
- Clerical support workers not elsewhere classified€52,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does a proofreader make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,620 a month, €55,440 a year.
How much does a proofreader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €37,920 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €78,510.
Which country pays a proofreader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $83,230 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a proofreader make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $61,900 a year against $51,120 in United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a proofreader or a library assistant?
A proofreader: €55,440 a year against €49,370 for a library assistant, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate