How much does a sewing machine operator make in Germany?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is €2,550 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,797
- Equals
- $34,160
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 0.7 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. Iceland estimate | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 8. United States | $36,670 |
| 9. Germany | $34,160 |
| 10. Finland estimate | $33,280 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operator€36,360
- Textile machine operator€38,730
- Fabric dyer€38,860
- Hide machine operator€30,400
- Gluing operator€27,950
- Laundry worker€30,790
- Textile braider€33,560
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €2,550 a month, €30,600 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €22,430 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €43,980.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
Iceland, with a median of $56,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in Germany or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $34,160 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: €36,360 a year against €30,600 for a sewing machine operator, 1.2 times more.
Source: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), full-time median, 2024. How we calculate