How much does a receptionist make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €2,897 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,996
- Equals
- $38,810
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.8 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 | $65,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $49,410 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $48,970 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $43,280 |
| 7. Germany | $38,810 |
| 8. Belgium estimate | $38,710 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $439 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Travel agent€42,510
- Customer service clerk€35,060
- Switchboard operator€37,410
- Hotel receptionist€35,300
- Information clerk€44,350
- Survey enumerator€55,900
- Client information workers not elsewhere classified€33,580
Frequently asked questions
How much does a receptionist make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €2,897 a month, €34,760 a year.
How much does a receptionist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €23,330 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €55,150.
Which country pays a receptionist the most?
Germany, with a median of $38,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a receptionist make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $38,810 a year against $38,010 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a receptionist or a travel agent?
A travel agent: €42,510 a year against €34,760 for a receptionist, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate