How much does a registered nurse make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €5,845 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,576
- Equals
- $78,310
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.7 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 | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 4. Iceland estimate | $79,190 |
| 5. Germany | $78,310 |
| 6. Qatar estimate | $74,080 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Midwife€58,150
- Doctor€89,400
- Specialist doctor€95,290
- Traditional therapist€39,550
- Paramedical practitioners€59,450
- Veterinarian€61,460
- Dentist€73,820
- Pharmacist€72,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €5,845 a month, €70,140 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €53,230 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €88,540.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $78,310 in Germany, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a midwife?
A registered nurse: €70,140 a year against €58,150 for a midwife, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate