How much does a psychologist make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,227 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,246
- Equals
- $70,030
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Germany ranks among 144 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 | $109,300 |
| 2. United States | $100,400 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $89,720 |
| 8. Denmark estimate | $70,390 |
| 9. Germany | $70,030 |
| 10. Norway estimate | $67,130 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $392 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist€81,510
- Anthropologist€66,560
- Historian€73,460
- Social worker€59,870
- Religious professionals€66,690
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,227 a month, €62,730 a year.
How much does a psychologist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €37,080 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €98,180.
Which country pays a psychologist the most?
United States, with a median of $100,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a psychologist make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $100,400 a year against $70,030 in Germany, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a psychologist or an economist?
An economist: €81,510 a year against €62,730 for a psychologist, 1.3 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate