How much does a secretary make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €4,022 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,618
- Equals
- $53,890
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.2 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 | $80,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,420 |
| 5. Qatar estimate | $55,160 |
| 6. Germany | $53,890 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $53,390 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Office clerk€54,170
- Typist€53,320
- Data entry clerk€40,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,022 a month, €48,260 a year.
How much does a secretary make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €29,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €80,300.
Which country pays a secretary the most?
Germany, with a median of $53,890 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a secretary make more in Germany or in United States?
In Germany: $53,890 a year against $47,540 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a secretary or an office clerk?
An office clerk: €54,170 a year against €48,260 for a secretary, 1.1 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate